Why do hotels always have a big fence and gate around their pool?

Unintentional drowning remains a leading cause of death for small children. The fence and gate keep the unattended small children away from the pool.

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1. I was swimming in a pool and a day later I noticed I had a rash. What should I do?
2. I was swimming in a lake and developed what my neighbor called swimmer's itch. What should I do?
3. What is swimmer's itch?
4. Why do hotels always have a big fence and gate around their pool?
5. I went swimming and the water was so cloudy I could not see the bottom of the pool. Is this a problem?
6. What is the age limit for bathers to swim alone in a limited use pool?