This summer favorite sickens millions: How you can stay safe
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Summer is the time to get outside and get adventurous, or maybe relax and vacation with family, but it’s also the time of year when doctors see a spike in some illnesses that can spoil all the fun.
Breakdown
- Undercooked meats can contain harmful bacteria such as salmonella, E. coli, and listeria. 8s
- Raw meat can contaminate surfaces, so hand washing and disinfecting are important. 19s
- Some germs in pools can resist chlorine, including norovirus, E. coli, and parasites. 27s
- Avoid swallowing water while swimming and stay out of public water if recently ill. 43s
- Boil or filter water from natural sources to avoid bacteria and parasites. 55s