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Springfield warns of suspected Avian Influenza in local waterfowl
By Local Springfield news desk
The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is issuing notice of suspected cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in waterfowl in and around southeast Greene County.
Residents are advised to take precautions, including avoiding contact with wild birds and their feces, to prevent the spread of the disease.
People who suspect they have been exposed to infected wild birds should monitor themselves for symptoms, which can include conjunctivitis, mild fever, and cough.
This brief was written automatically from an official City of Springfield announcement. Read the original announcement.
Original announcement: City of Springfield ↗