Swimmer's Itch

Swimmer's itch is a skin rash caused by tiny parasites found in the water. The parasite normally infects birds or mammals that live near water, but sometimes can find a person and cause an allergic reaction.

Swimmer's itch begins to happen when the weather and water gets warmer. This is most common from late June to early July.

Swimmer's itch is not dangerous and doesn't spread person-to-person.  But it can be very uncomfortable.