Episode 118. Learn ways to keep your dairy farm workers healthy!

24/03/2025 28 min Episodio 118
Episode 118. Learn ways to keep your dairy farm workers healthy!

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The Iowa State University Extension and Outreach dairy team discussed dairy farm worker health, emphasizing the importance of biosecurity measures to prevent the spread of diseases like avian influenza (H5N1). They highlighted the active influenza season in Iowa, with a vaccination rate of 32%, far below the 70% goal. The team noted the high-risk areas for exposure and stressed the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Resources for biosecurity and health measures were recommended, including the Center for Food Security and Public Health and local public health departments.   Respirators and Fit Testing | Health & Human Services Information for Farm Workers Spanish version of Information for Farm Workers Sioux County Community Health Partners Center for Food Security and Public Health - https://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/