Staying Healthy at the Beach

Learn about what you can do to stay healthy while enjoying a day at the beach.

• Preventing Recreational Water Illnesses (RWIs)
  When swimming, you share the water (and germs!) with everyone. Learn what you can do to prevent RWIs. Includes information about preventing diarrheal illnesses and other types of RWIs, as well as information for parents and caregivers.
  • Causes and Symptoms of Waterborne Illness
    Symptoms and causes of waterborne illness and links to disease-specific information.
     
  • Reporting Suspected Foodborne and Waterborne Illness
    Please call the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.
  • Information for Recreational Water Employees and Managers
    Managers and aquatic employees play an important role in keeping the water safe and healthy for everyone. 
     
  • Waterborne Illness Print Materials
    Waterborne related fact sheets, posters and other materials that you can print and use.
• Food Safety on the Go: Cooking Away from Home
  Preparing foods away from home can be tricky. Food safety tips and information for preparing food for groups, bringing leftovers or take-out home, cooking when traveling, and packing lunches.
  
   
• CDC: Be Prepared for a Day at the Beach
  Before going to the beach, visiting the pool, or heading out into the sun, it’s important to understand how to avoid injuries and protect yourself from the sun.