Travel associated Legionnaires disease is a problem in the USA and abroad. To learn more about travel associated Legionnaires disease visit: The European Working Group for Legionella Infections CDC Travel Associated Legionnaires Disease
Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) are a problem in our country and abroad. This article includes an interview with Michele Hlavsa,epidemiologist at the Healthy Swimming Program at the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Fortunately for spa fanatics, such spa "abuse" injuries don't happen too often. But some doctors report that they do occur.
Here's another woman owned business with sustainability features built in. Also the New Mexico Free Press is a great LOCAL community newspaer. www.nmfreepress.com So go and read more...thanks, Mary MacIntyre
The Middle East's first women-only hotel was officially opened in the capital of the ultra-conservative kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Prince Sultan bin Salman bin Abdul Aziz, secretary general of the Supreme Commission for Tourism, attended the inauguration of the Luthan …
From heated floors to soaking tubs to flat-screen TVs, the emphasis today is on luxury and comfort. The bathroom is the new den.
This particular rant is inspired by a recent visit to Perez Hilton and will take the form of a quiz. Just ask yourself, Am I smarter than a celebutante?
Detox spot just outside Manila. Something every city rat can partake of. :P
Jamsetji Tata would have savoured the irony of latest events surrounding the company he had founded at a time when Indian business was in its infancy.
The Tampa Tribune Published: December 23, 2007 In recent months, state standards for pool safety have become a muddy mess. While the rest of the nation is increasing safety standards, Florida is lowering the bar at the behest of the pool industry.
Health officials predict ongoing problems in recreational pools and spas due to chlorine resistant cryptospridiosis. Recreational Water Illness is a major problem in the United States and other countries too.
"Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act, passed the House in October and was on the brink of becoming law last month.
12/2007 MMWR Surveillance for Travel-Associated Legionnaires Disease --- United States, 2005--2006 According to this CDC report, travel associated Legionnaires disease continues to be under-diagnosed, under-reported, and under-investigated in the United States.
American Thoracic Society: Clinical case study of a patient with interstitial lung disease.
This is a www.tripadvisor.com post about a family who says they contracted hot tub folliculitis and staph infections from a Georgia Vacation Cabin hot tub that was not properly maintained.
This article is about 5 pros and cons of using hot tubs. However, the author failed to mention the most deadly infection you can get from a hot tub: Legionnaires disease.
Most people in the US are not aware people can contract Legionnaires disease from poorly maintained hot tubs. Education is one of the key components to prevention.
UK HSA Information Sheet about the risks of Legionnaires disease from hot tubs and spas You are probably already aware that people can catch Legionnaires' disease from exposure to contaminated water droplets.
California health officials issue a new guideline and health warning about unsafe hot tubs offered at hundreds of vacation rentals in California. No one knows if or when the local counties will force owners to remove the unsafe hot tubs from their properties.
This is an article from the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals website. Experts discuss the recreational water illnesses associated with hot tubs and spas, as well as prevention strategies.
The CDC is looking for technical experts to help develop a "Model Aquatic Health Code and Risk Reduction Plan." Recreational illnesses (RWIs) are a problem in our country and many state's public pool and spa codes are outdated and do not offer enough protection for the public.
The CDC's Healthy Swimming director, Dr. Michael Beach discusses the serious problem of recreational water illnesses in our country. He emphasizes public education is a key component to prevention.
Unfortunately, not much has changed since these poor results were announced three years ago. A pool study had similar poor results.
Public pools and hot tubs can be extremely unsafe when they are not properly maintained. Many people have become seriously ill and some have died from Legionnaires disease from poorly maintained hot tubs.
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