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Which group does the CDC say is more likely to get sick from germs that small pets carry?

Children under 5, plus adults 65 and older and people with weak immune systems.

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  1. Teenagers 13 to 17
  2. Children under 5 ✔
  3. Adults 30 to 40

Why: The CDC says children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get sick from germs small mammals carry. Families with little ones should think carefully before choosing one.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC counts rats, hamsters, hedgehogs, rabbits and guinea pigs as small mammals.

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Answer: Children under 5. The CDC says children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get sick from germs small mammals carry. Families with little ones should think carefully before choosing one.

  1. Small Mammals (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/small-mammals.html
    Children under 5, adults 65 and older, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get sick from these germs.
    Checked 2026-10-11.
  2. Small Mammals (CDC Healthy Pets) www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/small-mammals.html
    Small mammals include animals like rats, hamsters, hedgehogs, rabbits, and guinea pigs.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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