Chicks and ducklings can carry Salmonella and not appear sick, but still spread the germs to people. This podcast discusses how to reduce the risk of salmonella infection in association with chicks and ducklings. Created: 3/29/2012 by MMWR.
Date Released: 3/29/2012. Series Name: A Minute of Health with CDC.
A MINUTE OF HEALTH WITH CDC
Cute But Risky
Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Altona and Johannesburg Infections
Linked to Chicks and Ducklings From a Mail-Order Hatchery — United
States, February–October 2011
Recorded: March 26, 2012; posted: March 29, 2012
This program is presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chicks and ducklings are cute, but they can spread Salmonella to people, especially young children, those with weakened immune systems, and the elderly. Most Salmonella germs are transmitted by contaminated food, but they can be spread through contact with animals and their environments. Chicks and ducklings can carry Salmonella and not appear sick, but still spread the germs to people. Reduce the risk of infection from these birds by always washing hands after touching them or anything in their environment. Children under five should not handle chicks and ducklings. Keep these birds outside and away from food and drink.
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