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Crypto Risk Factors

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Water toys spread cryptoAnyone who participates in water sports are more susceptible to Crypto than those who don't. Those who play with or share water toys are at a much higher risk of Crypto.

Other things may put you at risk:

  • Having children who attend day care centers
  • Babies and toddlers who are still wearing diapers
  • Child care workers
  • Parents who have infected children
  • Being a caregiver to someone known to have Crypto
  • Those who travel internationally and eat and drink in unsafe places
  • Bikers, hikers, and those who drink unfiltered water
  • Anyone who drinks from an untested water source

If you suspect you may have Crypto, see your health care provider.  They will take a stool sample and have it tested.

 

CryptoDon't allow your children to share water toys in the swimming pool.  Even though they may know the children they are playing with they are at a higher risk of getting sick.  Don't allow your child to put toys in their mouths.

Always shower after swimming!  And be sure to use soap!

 
 
 
 
 
 
   
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Tooele County Health Department Division of Environmental Health
151 North Main Street   Tooele Utah 84074
(435) 277 - 2440 Fax (435) 277-2444