Legionnaires' disease in baby is linked to heated birthing pool

Public Health England and NHS warn of hazard as newborn needs intensive care after birth in pool infected with bacteria

A warning has been issued about using a type of heated birthing pool at home after a baby born in one was infected with legionnaires' disease.

Public Health England and NHS England are temporarily advising people against using the pools, which have built-in heaters and recirculation pumps. The pools can be filled with water in advance of the birth, perhaps up to two weeks earlier.

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