“This is not about panicking when going to the lake this weekend, enjoying Labor Day. This is about knowing that there is a very rare amoeba that is out there, and if you can take these basic prevention measures, you should really have an enjoyable time.”

Dr. John Brownstein · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-01

Dr. Brownstein urged the public not to panic but to take basic prevention measures when enjoying freshwater.