Splash pads found in public parks across the United States are linked to thousands of cases of waterborne diseases that leave a calling card of diarrhea, fever and vomiting, the Centers for ...

There's nothing quite like a deep dive into the shallow, vomitous puddles of children's splash pads. Even toeing the edge is enough to have one longing for the unsettling warmth of a kiddie pool.

The CDC says kids get sick from splash pads after ingesting fecal matter, adding that swim diapers don't prevent fecal contamination of recreational water Getty Health officials are warning of ...

A recent CDC study reveals a hidden danger in splash pads: waterborne illnesses. Analyzing outbreaks from 1997-2022, they found over 10,000 infections, primarily cryptosporidiosis, linked to these ...

Streams of water spout from the brick ground at a child splash pad late in the day. (Getty Images) (NewsNation) — Splash pads might bring to mind memories of fun in the summer sun — but they can also ...

While the holiday season may bring thoughts of snow and cheer, United States health authorities have a stark reminder for the warmer months: summer splash pads can harbour serious health risks ...

If your summer looks anything like mine, it’s filled with sunscreen, popsicles, and countless trips to the local splash pad. My kids—ages 6, 3, and 1—live for those water-filled afternoons.

Health officials are warning of waterborne disease risks associated with splash pads and fecal matter after finding that more than 10,000 children and adults have been sickened over 25 years.

Public splash pads are popular attractions in many parks around the world, giving families with small children a cheap way to keep cool in the scorching heat without the risk of drowning.

During a 25-year period ending in 2022, public health officials in 23 states — including New York — and Puerto Rico reported 60 "splash pad" associated outbreaks due to waterborne disease ...