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Zoonotic Disease Educational Materials

Help share our health prevention messages with your community. All our educational materials can be printed. Many of our materials can be professionally printed or ordered for free. Instructions for ordering are on all relevant HERE links below. HERE may have other zoonotic disease materials from other sources.

Bats and Rabies

Bats & Rabies Prevention - brochure

Describes what rabies is, how bats can be carriers of rabies, keeping bats out of your home, ways to prevent rabies, and what to do if you think you've been bitten or scratched by a bat.

Canine Leptospirosis

Canine Leptospirosis - Veterinary Clinic Employee Warning Poster (PDF 61KD)

Canine Leptospirosis Frequently Asked Questions for Dog Owners (PDF 56KD)

Psittacosis

Psittacosis: Disease Can Be Spread By Birds - store poster

Intended for pet stores to post as required under WAC 246-100-201. The poster serves as a warning to potential bird owners that disease, especially psittacosis, can be spread by birds.

Rodent Control and Hantavirus

Rodent Control: Taking Steps to Prevent Hantavirus - brochure

Provides a description of  hantavirus, how people become exposed, and how to prevent exposures. Includes step-by-step instructions on cleaning areas contaminated by mice.

Salmonella from Chicks and Ducklings

After You Touch a Duck or Chick - store poster

After You Touch a Duck or Chick - flyer

After You Touch a Chick - sticker

After You Touch a Duck - sticker

Basic information on Salmonella infections and health and safety practices when handling or raising chicks and ducks. Encourages children to wash their hands. The flyer and stickers are available in Spanish.

Salmonella from Reptiles

Reptile Rules for Pet Owners - rack card

Reptile Rules for Pet Stores - store poster

Reptile Rules for Pet Stores Employees - poster

Educational materials for pet stores on the basic rules on how to prevent the spread of Salmonella bacteria from reptiles and protect against Salmonella infection.

West Nile Virus 

Printed Materials

Radio and Print Ads

Educational materials for print and media that raise public awareness of West Nile virus, and provide important tips on mosquito bite prevention and habitat reduction. Printed materials translated into multiple languages.