Crypto now linked to a child's death

Reportedly, a Richardson girl's death might be linked to the parasite cryptosporidium. If you plan on taking the kids swimming, to a water park or to a spray park this weekend, you might think twice. Reports of illness due to the crypto virus are far exceeding the average, plus many parks and pools are closing this weekend for hyper chlorination to kill or prevent the parasite. Some of you notified me yesterday that the Knights of Columbus Pool in Lake Highlands distributed a letter explaining that two separate cases of crypto were reported to them. The flyer apparently went on to notify members what measures they'd taken — such as twice hyper-chlorinating the pool —to ensure safe swimming. City officials say swimmers should check with the respective pools/parks to see if they are open before braving the waters. And I'd suggest you also check to see what measures they've taken to ensure their water isn't contaminated.

I'm not one for public water play, myself. I was at Schlitterbahn water park last summer —the place was packed fence to fence with people, yet when I visited the restroom it was a ghost town. No lines; no crowds. Even in the women's bathroom. After my visit to that lonely bathroom, I didn't look at the water quite the same.

Comments

[KathyH]

EEEWWWW! That thought might really make me rethink my KC membership next summer - as though our lack of use for the past two summers hadn't already set that thinking in motion.

[RH]

The KC pool tested negative and they did the hypershock as a precaution. Also, they announce at EVERY swim break for parents to take their kids to the bathroom, and swim diapers are required for kids under either 3 or 4, can't recall.

This brings up another pet peeve of mine at pools that GROSSES ME OUT. I see adults, as well as children, take a mouth full of water and then spit it out back into the pool. What are they thinking when they do that??? Talk about EEWWWWW...

[ScottH]

KathyH,

I am not doubting you, but I am super surprised that KC Pool tested positive. My son and daughter have only swam there this summer, no other pools. They had it (confirmed by pediatrician tests), me and wife had it, and two other of our friends also that are member had positive tests. I find it hard to believe we got it elsewhere. What about the staff that have had the symptoms, also the swim team (not sure if it's the entire team, but some have complained of being sick with symptoms)?

Hey, things happen...and I truly love KC Pool, their staff and the members I have met there this summer... This will all pass.

Having said that... I am really surprised that they were tested and it came back negative.

[KC defender]

To KathyH: There is a 2 year waiting list to get into the KC pool. Go ahead and cancel your membership. They will survive.