Easter Chicks & Ducklings

Fuzzy and Cute Friends Require Healthy Habits
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Fuzzy and Cute Friends Require Healthy Habits

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Fuzzy and Cute Friends Require Healthy Habits

By Cara Christ|2017-02-10T09:48:55-07:00March 23rd, 2016|Preparedness|

With Easter right around the corner, little ones in Arizona may be coming into contact with baby chicks or ducklings at festivals, egg hunts, or petting zoos. While these baby birds are cute, they are also common carriers of Salmonella bacteria . Salmonella bacteria can cause infections in people, with symptoms including diarrhea, fever, and [...]

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Easter Chicks & Ducklings

By azdhs-admin|2017-02-10T09:51:50-07:00April 19th, 2011|Preparedness, Prevention|

Guest blog by: Craig Levy, Program Manager for Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases Easter is just around the corner, and a lot of parents will be tempted to purchase cute little chicks or ducklings for their kids. Unfortunately, chicks and ducklings are common carriers of Salmonella bacteria and pose an infection risk to families. At greater [...]