(HealthDay News) -- Triathalon races often take place in areas that may pose a danger of illness from contaminated water.
To help you avoid getting sick, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggests:
- Avoid swallowing water in which you're swimming, even if it doesn't appear muddy.
- As soon as you finish competing and before eating or drinking, wash your hands and face with soap and water.
- If you have diarrhea or are vomiting on the day of the race, don't compete. This will help protect the health of other participants.
