CHEBOYGAN CO. -- A Health Advisory is issued for a beach in Cheboygan County after high levels of E.coli are detected.
The District Health Department #4 issued the swimming advisory for Cheboygan State Park. A high level of the bacteria was found in a recent water sample from Lake Huron. As a result, swimming at the Cheboygan State Park beach is not advised until further notice.
The high level of bacteria (E.coli) is usually found after heavy rains in the area.
Children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems are most at risk for developing illnesses or infections after coming in contact with contaminated water.
The most common illness is gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and the intestines. Symptoms include vomiting, headaches and fever. Other symptoms can include ear, eye, nose and throat infections.
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