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Pet Infection Prevention
Practical measures to reduce the risk of disease transmission between humans and companion animals during infectious disease outbreaks.
Key Facts
- Infected individuals should limit direct contact with their pets.
- Social distancing guidelines should extend to keeping pets away from other people and animals.
- Isolating pets from other households helps prevent potential cross-species transmission.
- Simple hygiene and distancing measures effectively reduce the low risk of animal involvement in human disease.