How Germy Is the Public Pool, Really? An Expert Explains

How germy is the public pool, really? An expert explains

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.

How Germy is the Public Pool? An Infectious Disease Expert Weighs in

by Lisa Cuchara On hot summer days, few things are more refreshing than a dip in the pool. But have you ever wondered if the pool is as clean as that crystal blue water appears? As an immunologist and infectious disease specialist, I study how germs spread in public spaces and how to prevent the spread. […]