Evidence Of A Relationship Between Swimming Babies And Infections

Scientists of the GSF National Research Center for Environment and Health (Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres) found indications for an association between attendance of swimming pools in the first year of life and the frequency of infections. Diarrhoea and otitis media during the first year of life are especially noteworthy. No increased risks were found for atopic diseases during the first six years. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses on October 5th, 2007