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PEDIATRICS Vol. 122 No. 4 October 2008, pp. 876-886 (doi:10.1542/peds.2008-1942)
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Exposure to Nontraditional Pets at Home and to Animals in Public Settings: Risks to Children
Exposure to animals can provide many benefits during the growth and development of children. However, there are potential risks associated with animal exposures, including exposure to nontraditional pets in the home and animals in public settings. Educational materials, regulations, and guidelines have been developed to minimize these risks. Pediatricians, veterinarians, and other health care professionals can provide advice on selection of appropriate pets as well as prevention of disease transmission from nontraditional pets and when children contact animals in public settings.
Key Words: nontraditional pets • exotic animals • farm animals • pets • reptiles • rodents • indigenous wildlife
Abbreviations: FDA—Food and Drug Administration • AVMA—American Veterinary Medical Association • NASPHV—National Association of State and Public Health Veterinarians • CSTE—Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists • CDC—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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