Small inflatable and plastic pools are typically filled with tap water. Some people in the United States have a disinfectant in their tap water but this is not adequate to kill germs that may get into water used for swimming. Sources of information exist about how to disinfect these pools.
Foods rich in vitamin E and C will boost the immune system, so all types of citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cauliflower, mustard greens, lettuce, turnip, tomatoes, wheat grass and avocados should be consumed regularly by people having a low platelet count.
Leafy greens. 1  Leafy greens such as kale, collards, and sea weed contain large amounts of calcium, minerals and vitamin K that help blood clotting.  Amaranth, drumstick leaves and dried fenugreek leaves, too, may help improve the platelet count.