21/02/2026
If you are visiting a petting zoo /farm this half term, please remember to:
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before eating or drinking, particularly straight after petting any animals and after removing any dirty shoes. REMINDER: Do not use gels or wipes instead of washing hands with soap and water. Gels and wipes do not remove bugs in dirt.
- Supervise children closely to ensure they wash their hands thoroughly β washing your hands should take about 20 seconds β the same time that it takes to recite a single verse of βOld Macdonald Had a Farmβ
- Do not put hands on faces or fingers in mouths while petting animals
- Do not kiss farm animals or allow children to put their faces close to animals
For more information, ππ©βπΎ Dr Rachael Hornigold, Consultant in Health Protection, shows how to prevent any infections when you meet some animal friends. Click here to view the video - https://orlo.uk/F05XE