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Possible Swine Flu contracted at Tuscola County Fair
Shawn Robinson, staff writer
Aug. 1, 2023
The Tuscola County Health Department has identified a Tuscola County resident with flu-like symptoms, and the health department said Tuesday afternoon that it's very possible it could be swine flu.
Since the Tuscola County Fair was held in Caro from July 23 to July 29, an attendee developed flu-like symptoms after attending the event. The TCHD said a respiratory specimen was sent to the CDC for influenza testing, which includes swine flu testing.
The TCHD and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have been contacting swine exhibitors who participated in the fair last week to identify any other illnesses in others who may have been exposed to influenza from infected pigs...
Possible Swine Flu contracted at Tuscola County Fair
Shawn Robinson, staff writer
Aug. 1, 2023
The Tuscola County Health Department has identified a Tuscola County resident with flu-like symptoms, and the health department said Tuesday afternoon that it's very possible it could be swine flu.
Since the Tuscola County Fair was held in Caro from July 23 to July 29, an attendee developed flu-like symptoms after attending the event. The TCHD said a respiratory specimen was sent to the CDC for influenza testing, which includes swine flu testing.
The TCHD and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have been contacting swine exhibitors who participated in the fair last week to identify any other illnesses in others who may have been exposed to influenza from infected pigs...