[GCFL-discuss] Caution when handling turtles

[Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies List]

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.

Siarlys

On Mon, 10 Jul 2006 12:42:16 -0700 "Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies
List" <gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net> writes:
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! 

Lance


On 7/10/06, Discussion of the Good, Clean Funnies List
<gcfl-discuss at gcfl.net> wrote: 
The following is an important reminder from yesterday's (Sunday) Dear
Abby.  
CONFIDENTIAL TO MY READERS: The FDA has asked me to remind you that pet
turtles may be harmful 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. 
Symptoms may include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever and
headache. Symptoms usually begin six to 72 hours after exposure, and
generally last two to seven days. 
Anyone can get salmonella infection, but the risk is highest in infants
and young children, the elderly, and people with lowered natural
resistance to disease due to pregnancy, cancer, chemotherapy, organ
transplants, diabetes and liver problems. 
Readers, if you or your children come into contact with, or handle
turtles, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water. Sales
of turtles with shells less than 4 inches in length have been banned in
the United States since 1975 because of the public health impact of
turtle-associated salmonellosis. 
Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips,
and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at
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