http://www.mothers.com.my/ With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. ~Isadora Duncan en Sat, 19 May 2012 13:41:38 +0000 http://www.mothers.com.my/topic/can-h1n1-spread-by-sneezing-into-swimming-pool#post-153 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:19:11 +0000 kimmy 153@http://www.mothers.com.my/ <p>I found this:-</p> <p><blockquote>Influenza viruses infect the human upper respiratory tract. There has never been a documented case of influenza virus infection associated with water exposure. Recreational water that has been treated at CDC recommended disinfectant levels does not likely pose a risk for transmission of influenza viruses. No research has been completed on the susceptibility of the H1N1 influenza virus to chlorine and other disinfectants used in swimming pools, spas, water parks, interactive fountains, and other treated recreational venues. However, recent studies have demonstrated that free chlorine levels recommended by CDC (1–3 parts per million [ppm or mg/L] for pools and 2–5 ppm for spas) are adequate to disinfect avian influenza A (H5N1) virus. It is likely that other influenza viruses such as novel H1N1 virus would also be similarly disinfected by chlorine.</p> <p>Source: <a href="http://www.pandemicflu.gov/faq/swineflu/sf008.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.pandemicflu.gov/faq/swineflu/sf008.html</a><br /> </blockquote> </p> http://www.mothers.com.my/topic/can-h1n1-spread-by-sneezing-into-swimming-pool#post-152 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:35 +0000 kimmy 152@http://www.mothers.com.my/ <p>Can it spread through this? I wonder. </p>