Information for Specific Audiences

Thousands of fairs take place across the United States each year, providing a fun venue for people to interact and show off their livestock, horticulture or agriculture projects. As you prepare for your local or state fair, you should be aware of important information to help protect yourself, your family, other visitors and livestock. The information provided on this page can help prevent illnesses associated with animals in public settings.

People Who Raise Pigs

• What People Who Raise Pigs Need To Know About Influenza (Flu)

Information for Fair Managers and Exhibitors

• Influenza H3N2v: Key Facts For People Exhibiting Pigs at Fairs
• Swine Flu: Issues for Fair Organizers to Consider When Planning Fairs

Information for Fair Goers

• Flyer: Take Action to Prevent the Spread of Flu Between People and Pigs at Fairs [438 KB, 2 pages]
• Fair Fact Sheet: Take Action to Prevent the Spread of Flu Between People and Pigs at Fairs

Videos

• Video Podcast: CDC Recommendations to Reduce the Risk of H3N2v Flu Virus Infection for Fairgoers and Swine Exhibitors [5 MB, 5 min 51 sec]

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