Prevent Disease Posters for Animal Venues
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Download PDF version of these posters formatted for print:
- Prevent Disease: Wash Hands Thoroughly (PDF: 28KB/1 page)
- Prevent Disease: No Food or Drink (PDF: 35KB/1 page)
- How Do Diseases Spread from Animals (PDF: 36KB/1 page)
Posters for 2012 H3N2v Prevention:
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Download PDF version of these posters formatted for print:
- Notice: Do Not Enter Swine Barn If (PDF: 29KB/1 page)
- Stay Healthy (PDF: 19KB/1 page)
- Do Not Touch the (cute) Pigs (PDF: 36KB/1 page)
- Do Not Touch the (real) Pigs (PDF: 78KB/1 page)
Other posters:
- Don't Give Germs a Free Ride (PDF; 89KB/1 page)
- Take Home Memories, Not Germs (PDF: 1,002KB/1 page)
- Stay Healthy: Wash your hands (PDF: 539KB/1 page)
Order posters for your animal venue:
Some of the posters above may be provided to animal venues in Minnesota upon request.
Please call 651-201-5414 or 1-877-676-5414 to request specific
posters.
Spotlight
Reptiles and Amphibians: Salmonella
Some reptiles and amphibians can make cool pets, but they can also be a source of illness. Reptiles (e.g., Iguanas, turtles, snakes) and amphibians (e.g., frogs and toads) carry Salmonella.
Chicks and Ducklings: Salmonella
Those cute little chicks and ducklings can be a great attraction for children this time of year, but they can also be a source of illness.
Zoonotic Diseases: Disease Transmitted from Animals to Humans
A zoonosis (zoonotic disease or zoonoses -plural) is an infectious disease that is transmitted between species from animals to humans (or from humans to animals). Common illnesses associated with animal contact include Rabies, Brucellosis, Blastomycosis, and Plague.
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.
If you have questions or comments about this page, use our IDEPC Comment Form or call 651-201-5414 for the MDH Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Prevention and Control Division.
