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Public health experts are reminding people to be vigilant against diarrhoeal infections that can be caught by visiting petting farms.
Public Health England says, so far this year, there have been 12 disease outbreaks linked to petting farms across England, affecting 130 people.
People get infected by touching animals or surfaces contaminated by droppings.
The advice is to wash your hands with soap and water - antibacterial gels and wipes will not always work.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23027931
Public Health England says, so far this year, there have been 12 disease outbreaks linked to petting farms across England, affecting 130 people.
People get infected by touching animals or surfaces contaminated by droppings.
The advice is to wash your hands with soap and water - antibacterial gels and wipes will not always work.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23027931