Influenza or “flu”
occasionally can be transmitted from people to pigs and pigs to people.
In order to keep you and your animals healthy and protect pig farms
across the country, here are some recommendations to follow:
- If
anyone in your family has flu-like symptoms, please do not attend
fairs for 7 days after symptoms begin or until you have been
fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications,
whichever is longer.
While at the fair, take these simple precautions to protect yourself and others:- Wash
your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand
cleaner, especially after you cough or sneeze or have contact with
animals.
- Cover
your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. If a tissue
is not readily available, use your elbow joint to minimize hand
contact.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
- Do not eat or drink near animals or animal pens.
