Can I get infected with H1N1 virus through water in swimming pools, water parks and spas?
There has never been a documented case of flu-virus infection linked to water exposure. No research has been completed on the susceptibility of H1N1 flu virus to chlorine and other disinfectants used in recreational water venues. However, recent studies have demonstrated that the amount of chlorine used to kill microbes in recreational water facilities, as recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, is adequate to disinfect avian flu A (H5N1) virus. Can H1N1 virus be spread at recreational water venues outside of the water? Yes. Recreational water venues are no different than any other group setting. The spread of H1N1 flu is thought to happen in the same way that seasonal flu spreads. Flu viruses are spread mainly from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Sometimes, people may become infected by touching something with flu virus on it and then touching their mouth or nose. Sources: U.S.
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