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CDC says some pet birds may not suit a home with whom?

Young children or people with weakened immune systems.

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  1. Teenagers who play sports
  2. Adults who work from home
  3. Young kids or people with weak immune systems ✔

Why: Some people get sicker from germs that birds can carry. CDC says certain birds might not suit homes with young children or people with weakened immune systems.

Huh, didn't know that: Merck says very young, elderly or immune-weakened people should avoid contact with birds infected with mycobacteriosis.

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Answer: Young kids or people with weak immune systems. Some people get sicker from germs that birds can carry. CDC says certain birds might not suit homes with young children or people with weakened immune systems.

  1. Pet Birds (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/birds.html
    Certain types of birds might not be suitable if young children or people with weakened immune systems live in the household.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Disorders Affecting Multiple Body Systems of Pet Birds (Merck Veterinary Manual) www.merckvetmanual.com/bird-owners/disorders-and-diseases-of-birds/disorders-affecting-multiple-body-systems-of-pet-birds
    those who are very young, elderly, or have impaired immune system function (for example, people receiving chemotherapy) should avoid contact with infected birds
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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