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Salmonella, You and the Turtle Connection Classroom Lecture

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Have you ever had (the symptoms)?  Look in your brochure and tell me what kind of infection might cause those symptoms?

(brochure)

(inside, right panel )

“diarrhea, fever…”

In 1975, the Food and Drug Administration banned the sale of small turtles less than?

(brochure)

(inside, left panel)

“...less than 4 inches long….”

Why are small turtles a concern?

(brochure)

 

(inside, left panel)

 

“...kids are more likely to put these animals in their mouths."

Who is at risk for getting sick?

(brochure)

 

(inside, right panel)

 

“anyone can get Salmonella infection, but the risk is highest in….”

Even if you don’t have a turtle at home, where else might you touch a turtle and get Salmonella?

(brochure)

(inside, left panel)

“… petting zoos, schools …)

What can you do to minimize the risks of getting sick?

(brochure)

 

(outside, left panel)

 

“Do and Don't”

 

 
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