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Who is more likely to get very sick from germs small pets carry?

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

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  1. Teenagers who play sports
  2. Kids under 5, older adults, and immunocompromised people ✔
  3. People who own more than one pet

Why: Small pets can carry germs like Salmonella. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get seriously ill. Little kids need an adult watching them with pets.

Huh, didn't know that: The CDC asks grown-ups to supervise handwashing for children after pet time.

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Answer: Kids under 5, older adults, and immunocompromised people. Small pets can carry germs like Salmonella. Young children, older adults and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to get seriously ill. Little kids need an adult watching them with pets.

  1. Small Mammals, CDC Healthy Pets www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/about/small-mammals.html
    Some people are more likely to get a severe illness, including: Children younger than 5 years old
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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