swimmers itch day

The kids love to swim in the lake, but once a year they have to entertain themselves on shore —  Officially “swimmer’s itch” is an itching inflammation of the skin caused by parasitic larval forms of certain schistosomes that penetrate into the skin, occurring after bathing in infested fresh or salt water.  Unofficially it’s an excuse to hang out in the garden where water fights, plastic pools, and sunshine make for a perfect day…

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