Fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health with information for avian influenza infected flocks. The risk of getting sick with avian influenza if you have cared for infected birds is very low. Even though the risk is low, there are some things you can do to stay healthy. OPEN PDF
Even healthy, well cared for animals can have germs that can make people sick. This handout was developed by the Minnesota Department of Health to provide tips for preventing illness and injury when visiting a farm. OPEN PDF
This fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health contains information about zoonotic diseases and tips for preventing illness. – What are zoonotic diseases? – What are some examples of germs that cause diarrheal zoonotic diseases? – Is it common to find these types of germs on a farm? – How do people get sick from these germs? …
Authors: Gray GC, Bender JB, Bridges CB, Daly RF, Krueger WS, Male MJ, Heil GL, Friary JA, Derby RB, Cox NJ Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2012 ABSTRACT: Within 5 months after the earliest detection of human influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 virus, we found molecular and culture evidence of the virus in healthy US show pigs. The mixing of humans and pigs at swine …
Petting zoos and fairs fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – Are petting zoos and fairs safe? – What are zoonotic diseases? – What are some examples of germs that cause diarrheal zoonotic diseases? – Is it common to find these types of germs at a petting zoo or fair? – How do people get sick from …
H3N2v (variant) Influenza and Swine Contact fact sheet developed by UMASH and the Center for Animal Health and Food Safety (CAHFS) at the University of Minnesota. – What is H3N2v (variant) flu? – How is the H3N2v flu transmitted to people? – What precautions can I take to protect my family? – What are the signs and symptoms of H3N2v flu in …
Rabies fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – What is rabies? – Which animals carry rabies in Minnesota? – What should I do if one of my animals is bitten by a skunk or other wild animal? – What should I do if someone is bitten by a wild or domestic animal? – The special case of bats – How can …
E. coli O157:H7 fact sheet developed by the Minnesota Department of Health. – What is E. coli O157:H7? – What are the symptoms? How long does it last? – What treatment is available for an E. coli O157:H7 infection? – How is E. coli O157:H7 spread? – Where is E. coli O157:H7 found on the farm? – How can E. coli O157:H7 …
