EASTER WILL BE HERE ON APRIL 1ST, AND THE STATE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS AGAIN WARNING PARENTS ABOUT BUYING BABY CHICKS FOR THE KIDS TO PLAY WITH ON EASTER. MEDICAL EPIDEMIOLOGIST DR. CHAD SMELSER SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE OUTBREAKS OF SALMONELLA OVER THE YEARS LINKED TO BABY CHICKS. HE SAYS IF YOU PURCHASE THE CHICKS, DON’T LET YOUR CHILDREN SNUGGLE OR KISS THE BIRDS.
SMELSER SAYS YOU’RE ADVISED TO TAKE THESE PRECAUTIONS AS LIVE POULTRY CAN SHED SALMONELLA.
