Sick Kids, Dairy Calves, and Antibiotics That Don’t Work: Dr. Megin Nichols’s Story

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People can get sick from touching animals that carry Salmonella. Get tips from a CDC veterinarian on staying healthy around animals.

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CDC veterinarian Megin Nichols investigates outbreaks of Salmonella infections linked to petting zoos, small turtles, and livestock. Get her tips for staying healthy around animals.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)