Two people have caught flu strains that normally circulate in pigs.
Still, the illnesses highlight the possibility that flu viruses have the ability jump from animals such as birds and pigs to humans. Usually, cases like these don't cause further problems because the viruses are adapted to infecting other species, but because there's always the possibility that such a spillover could cause widespread disease, the CDC says it always fully traces and investigates these cases.
The CDC reminds people who are planning a trip to a state or agricultural fair that it's best to avoid eating or drinking around pig exhibits at the fair, to avoid contact with animals that appear to be ill, and to wash and sanitize hands after visiting swine exhibits. People who are immunocompromised are at higher risk from spillover infections. The CDC said they should avoid pig exhibits or wear a mask when around the animals.
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