Naegleria infection primary prevention

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Primary Prevention

Avoid swimming or jumping into bodies of warm fresh water, hot springs, and thermally-polluted water such a water around power plants.
Avoid swimming or jumping into freshwater during periods of high temperature and low water volume.
Hold the nose shut or use nose clips when jumping or diving into bodies of warm fresh water such as lakes, rivers, or hot springs.
Avoid digging in or stirring up the sediment while swimming in shallow water areas.
Do not swim in areas posted as “no swimming” or in areas warning about an increased risk of Naegleria infection.

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Primary Prevention