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Cryptosporidium outbreak at McMenamins pool sickens 14 in Washington
Original: 14 people got sick after Cryptosporidium outbreak at McMenamins Pool in Washington
Fourteen people fell ill following a Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a swimming pool at McMenamins in Washington state. The parasite, commonly spread through contaminated recreational water, causes gastrointestinal illness. Health officials are investigating the source and urging swimmers to avoid pools when experiencing diarrhea, as the parasite is resistant to chlorine. Local coverage is tracking whether more cases emerge.
Why now: A local public health outbreak tied to a well-known pool raises concerns about water safety and further spread.
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