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|Articles|December 21, 2011
- Winter 2011
- Volume 10
- Issue 4
Pet Safety
Author(s)Charlotte Huff
For individuals whose immune systems are weakened, animals can pose a potential infection risk.
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For individuals whose immune systems are weakened, animals can pose a potential infection risk. Discuss any concerns with a physician. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provides some general guidelines:
> Before getting a pet, ideally one older than 6 months, make sure it gets a full checkup.
> Always wash hands with soap and water after playing with a pet.
> Don’t touch an animal that has diarrhea.
> Ideally, ask someone else to change a cat’s litter box. If that’s not feasible, wear gloves and wash hands thoroughly afterward.
> Keep pet nails clipped to guard against scratching.
> Clean any scratches immediately with soap and water.
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