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.
Manual platelet counts. Platelet counts can be done manually with a commercial diluting system, hemocytometer, and a microscope. These counts are less accurate than automated counts, because platelets can be difficult to distinguish from debris. Platelet clumping will also decrease the hemocytometer platelet count.