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<DIV>Lance, that is one of the most important observations on almost any
publicized hazard of modern life. Whether it is pets, diet, medication,
supplements, running outside to play, there are hazards and benefits. Any person
with common sense has to weigh both. I just read that many school districts are
banning tag during recess because there is a potential for injury. Did any of us
get through childhood without a few bruises and skinned knees, and occasionally
colliding with another kid at top speed? And don't forget, there is a line of
research which suggests that the rising percentage of children with asthma comes
from being raised in an overly sanitary environment, leaving the immune system
with too little to do, so that it turns on its own system. But it is always a
good idea to wash your hands after handling turtles, or other pets, or after a
healthy afternoon playing in the bacteria-filled woods and fields.</DIV>
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<DIV>Siarlys</DIV>
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<DIV>On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:42:16 -0700 "Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies
List" <<A href="mailto:gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net">gcfl-discuss@gcfl.net</A>>
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<DIV>Oh fun! Another wonderful turtle scare. I own a tortoise. And the funny
thing is, you're supposed to wash your hands after handling ANY pet. Not just
reptiles. One of the biggest reasons we have salmonella issues was because we
allowed carnivol junkies handing out baby turtles and pinning them to kids
shirts. The issue is real, but not if you teach kids correctly and you always
wash your hands after handling any animal! <BR><BR>Lance</DIV><BR>
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to your children's health. Small turtles are a source of a disease called
"salmonellosis" in humans. It's caused by salmonella bacteria, which occur
naturally in turtles. </FONT></SPAN></P>
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