Guidelines and Recommendations
- Compendium of Measures To Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2006
Comprehensive information about preventing animal contact illness. CDC; National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians, Inc. (NASPHV) Attention: Non-MDH link
- Enteric Disease Associated with Animal Contact, Minnesota, 1999-2004
An article from the MDH Disease Control Newsletter that describes the problem of intestinal diseases acquired from animals in Minnesota: March/April 2005.
- Salmonellosis Associated with Chicks and Ducklings - Michigan and Missouri, Spring 1999
CDC; MMWR: April 14, 2000 Attention: Non-MDH link
- Reptile-Associated Salmonellosis - Selected States, 1998--2002
CDC; MMWR: December 12, 2003 Attention: Non-MDH link
Spotlight
Enteric Disease Associated with Animal Contact, Minnesota, 1999-2004
An article from the MDH Disease Control Newsletter that describes the problem of intestinal diseases acquired from animals in Minnesota: March/April 2005.
Reporting Suspected Foodborne Illness
Please call the Minnesota Department of Health if you suspect you have a foodborne or waterborne illness. MDH will relay the necessary information to the appropriate local health authorities.
Turkey: Safe Thawing and Cooking
Food safety tips for handling, thawing, roasting, storing, and reheating turkey.
Norovirus Infection
Noroviruses are members of a group of viruses called caliciviruses also known previously as “Norwalk-like viruses.” Learn more about Norovirus, how to minimize your risk of acquiring norovirus infection, required reporting information, clinical features, laboratory diagnosis, treatment and more.
Protect others if you are experiencing diarrhea!
Anyone with a diarrheal illness should avoid swimming in public pools or lakes, sharing baths with others, and preparing food for others.
Young children (children in diapers) that are experiencing diarrhea should not be allowed to go swimming or attend daycare.
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