The Duck Itch Song (Duck Itch a.k.a. Swimmer's Itch, Duckworms or Duck Fleas)

Song: The Duck Itch Song
Lyrics: Aaron Weaver
Music: AI

Educational Information Link:
https://dermnetnz.org/topics/swimmers-itch

[Verse 1]
I went to the beach for fun and play,
I decided to swim later that day,
When I got out of the water all seem fine,
But things began to happen after a short time.
I began to itch all over my skin,
From my feet to my chinny chin, chin,
A saw I had rashes here and here,
I even had a, itchy rash down there.
[chorus]
They call it duck itch, a funny name,
But once you got it, you're in itchy pain,
Not fun to have, so here's advice,
So, your next swim will be very nice.
[verse2]
Flatworms that are called Schistosomes
Lay eggs in aquatic birds where they make homes,
Once hatched, larva looks for aquatic snails,
When it matures it leaves the snail and hits the trail.
If the mature cercariae finds a bird,
A new cycle begins, that's what I heard,
But if it accidently finds a human's skin,
It causes an allergic reaction its life will end.
[chorus]
They call it duck itch, a funny name,
But once you got it, you're in itchy pain,
Not fun to have, so here's advice,
So, your next swim will be very nice.
[verse3]
The best thing I do after taking a dip,
Is to follow these very simple tips,
I quickly dry every inch of skin,
And warm shallow water, I will not swim.
As soon as I can, I'll change my clothes,
Take a shower, spray off with a hose,
Change in something new for the day,
And then find something new to play.
[chorus]
They call it duck itch, a funny name,
But once you got it, you're in itchy pain,
Not fun to have, so here's advice,
So, your next swim will be very nice.
They call it duck itch, a funny name,
But once you got it, you're in itchy pain,
Not fun to have, so here's advice,
So, your next swim will be very nice.