A CDC investigation notice regarding outbreaks of Salmonella infections has been posted.
Key Points:
109 people from 29 states have gotten sick from Salmonella after touching or caring for backyard poultry. 33 people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
In this outbreak, 43% of the people infected with Salmonella are under 5 years old.
Backyard poultry can carrySalmonellagerms even if they look healthy and clean. These germs can easily spread to anything in the areas where the poultry live and roam.
You can get sick from touching your backyard poultry or anything in their environment and then touching your mouth or food and swallowingSalmonella
What You Should Do:
Wash your hands immediately after touching backyard poultry, their eggs, or anything in the area where they live and roam.
Supervise kids around flocks. Young children are more likely to become very ill from Salmonella.
Don’t kiss or snuggle backyard poultry, and don’t eat or drink around them. This can spread Salmonella germs to your mouth and make you sick.
Handle eggs safely.
Call your healthcare provider right away if you are experiencing any severe symptoms of Salmonella.
