Hand Washing Averts Petting Farm Illnesses

Following a number of outbreaks of diarrhoea illnesses this year, public health experts in England are warning people about the need for good hand hygiene when visiting petting farms. The authorities are keen to put out this warning ahead of the summer holidays. Visits to petting farms peak during school and public holidays. According to Public Health England (PHE), between January and May this year, there have been 12 outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis linked to petting farm visits across England. In total around 130 people have been affected...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses Source Type: news