There are soo many "bugs" that we come in contact with daily, including in our drinking water. What can we do to protect ourselves? The first step is understanding where the risks come from and take precautions to mitigate. Utilizing a dirty Neti Pot can be a significant risk that I would suspect has made plenty of unreported illnesses. I think it is curious that most people are afraid of ingesting bugs but it is a fact that other than food poisoning, we get ill through our alimentary canals; these (eyes, ears, anus) are where we catch colds and pick up unwanted pathogens. Wash your hands and pay special attention to any object that has been handled by any human or has been exposed to questionable sanitary areas and items. Finally, be cognizant of the areas where you recreate in water i.e. ponds, pools, bays, harbors etc.

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There are soo many "bugs" that we come in contact with daily, including in our drinking water. What can we do to protect ourselves? The first step is understanding where the risks come from and take precautions to mitigate. Utilizing a dirty Neti Pot can be a significant risk that I would suspect has made plenty of unreported illnesses. I think it is curious that most people are afraid of ingesting bugs but it is a fact that other than food poisoning, we get ill through our alimentary canals; these (eyes, ears, anus) are where we catch colds and pick up unwanted pathogens. Wash your hands and pay special attention to any object that has been handled by any human or has been exposed to questionable sanitary areas and items. Finally, be cognizant of the areas where you recreate in water i.e. ponds, pools, bays, harbors etc.