Health: How to know where to swim safely this summer?
Dermatitis, gastrointestinal disorders, ear infections... Bathing in poor quality water can lead to health problems. THE ESSENTIAL The Ministry of ...
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After swimming in a lake, they end up with ‘gigantic’ blisters
Following an outing to a lake, a mother and her daughter developed significant blisters on their arms and legs associated ...
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Swimming: baby dies infected by brain-eating amoeba
A toddler in the United States has died from a rare infection from a brain-eating amoeba, likely contracted in a ...
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Drownings: cases are more frequently fatal at the start of summer
Public Health France reports that the number of drownings and deaths remains high during the first four weeks of June. ...
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Toxic shock: even at the beach or at the pool, don’t neglect your tampon
It's summer, time for vacation and swimming. Tampons are then very practical. But be careful, misused, serious medical complications can ...
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How to treat swimmer’s ear
Long swims, swimming pool and games in the water with the children: these are the days for summer visitors looking ...
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Heat wave: what is dry drowning and how to avoid it
Dry drowning occurs out of water, maximum 72 hours after drinking the cup or avoiding drowning. It particularly affects children. ...
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Swimming in fresh water: watch out for leptospirosis
Bacteria that cause leptospirosis can be present in the urine of animals such as rats. Generally, it is stagnant water, ...
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Swimming: how to avoid drowning?
Accidental drownings are responsible for around 1,000 deaths per year in France, yet they are mostly preventable thanks to simple ...
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Europe’s bathing water quality online
The Eyeonearth.eu site reveals the degree of cleanliness of the beaches of the 27 Member States of the European Union, ...
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1,139 bathing accidents since June 1
© GettyImagesIn the space of two months, there were 1,139 swimming-related accidents, 251 of which resulted in death*, i.e. 4 ...
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Swimming: watch out for duck fleas in the lakes!
Children have been covered in bites after cooling off in a lake in Savoie. During peak heat, there's nothing like ...
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Nordic bath: what are the effects of the cold on our body?
Alternating cold water and sauna would help the body to better regulate its temperature. THE ESSENTIAL Cold water and sauna ...
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Swimming: here’s how to know if the water is safe for your health
Very useful during this summer period, the "baignades.gouv" site allows holidaymakers and people living near bathing areas to find out ...
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Toxic shock: even at the beach or at the pool, don’t neglect your tampon
Tampons are very practical in summer, especially for swimming. Misused, however, they can lead to serious medical complications. Here's how ...
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Summer holidays: bathing with your period is not dangerous, it is even recommended!
Whether the flow is light or heavy, don't let your period keep you from enjoying the benefits of swimming this ...
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Extreme heat: how to swim safely
At the start of summer, we all want to take a splash. But be careful: vigilance must remain in order ...
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Drownings: a fall in trompe l’oeil
Public Health France ensures that the number of emergency visits for drowning fell by 12% this summer 2020. A summer ...
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Allergies: the dangers of holidays for children
Temporary black henna tattoo, freezing water temperature or summer camp, here are some things that children with allergies should pay ...
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Swimming in lakes and rivers: beware of the amoeba that devours the human brain
Amoebas are microorganisms that live in fresh water. Some, like the amoeba of the genus Naegleria, enter the body through ...
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Heatwave: around 30 drowned during the hot week
Around thirty people died by drowning in France during the week of heat waves, sometimes during supervised swimming.Sad toll: around ...
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Heat wave: what is dry drowning and how to avoid it?
Dry drowning occurs out of water, up to 72 hours after drinking the cup or nearly drowning. Children are particularly ...
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Swimming: what is swimmer’s ear infection and how to treat it?
Extended swimming, lazing by the pool and playing in the water with the little ones: this is the daily life ...
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Summer holidays: watch out for leptospirosis when swimming in fresh water
The urine of animals such as rats may contain a bacteria that causes leptospirosis. Often, it is stagnant water that ...
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Drowning: what precautions to take for safer swimming
Since the beginning of June, the health agency of Public Health France has counted a little more than three deaths ...
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Hydrocution: under what conditions can you bathe after eating?
It is a question that comes up every year with the beautiful days: the digestion time before swimming. What is ...
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Check the quality of your bathing water in real time
© ThinkstockIt's the holidays, the weather is nice, it's hot and you are about to put on your prettiest swimsuit ...
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Neck buoys: proven accident risks
Increasingly popular, neck buoys are not without their dangers. Babies can slip through or turn around, experts warn.They might make ...
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Canaries: a stinging microalgae proliferates on the beaches
A cyanobacterium has invaded the beaches of the Canaries, and causes irritation. Swimming is not recommended, but not prohibited.Breton beaches ...
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Paris: swimming again authorized at La Villette
Closed for swimming on Monday due to contamination by enterococci, the Bassin de la Villette can once again welcome swimmers.Good ...
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