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Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs) What are RWIs? How are RWIs spread? Why doesn't chlorine kill RWI germs? Where are RWIs spread? How can we prevent RWIs? Who is most likely to get ill from an RWI?

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These products have been designed for the general public to be distributed, displayed, or posted at swim venues to raise awareness and protect against recreational water illnesses (RWIs).

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