1. Enteroviruses
Nobody wants to think how gross water can get, right? Swimming in the ocean, a stream or a lake, you and your kids will probably end up swallowing some, putting you at risk of exposure to enteroviruses—spread by fecal contamination in water. Once one family member has it, it can spread easily to the entire household. Symptoms range from common cold issues to an infection of the heart or brain. Enterovirus is usually not a big deal but if you’re pregnant or nursing and you may have been exposed, talk to your doctor right away.
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