I believe duck itch is from a parasite and have read that the best prevention is to:
1.) not linger in a single spot but keep moving and
2.) don't "air dry" when you get out of the water....use a towel. this seems to remove the parasite.
My youngest son (who LOVES to swim) gets very nervous if I mention swimming in Winni since his duck itch incident. Not every area of the lake seems to have it.
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