16 Diseases To Watch Out For At the Beach

Ear infection

Ear infections don’t just affect toddlers and young kids. Adults can come down with them too, and a trip to the beach could put you at higher risk. “Otitis externa is a common bacterial infection acquired with persistent water exposure along the external ear canal,” says Dr. Evens. “It manifests by itchiness, pain, and swelling of the outer ear.” While the infection shouldn’t be serious, it will require antibiotics to treat.