Safety at county fairs
County fairs are an American tradition. Nothing matches the sights, sounds and smells of this annual exhibition. We’re blessed in the Dickinson County area. The Dickinson County Fair is the largest county fair in the Upper Peninsula. This Labor Day tradition is a jewel to treasure. Half the fun — no — more than half the fun of any fair is observing the animal exhibits. The work these exhibitors invest in their animals is amazing. There are potential dangers, however. Exhibits such as petting zoos and fairs allow children of all ages to have the thrilling experience of coming face to face with animals. This interaction allows people to learn more about animals and helps to build an important human-animal bond. Unfortunately, many people become sick every year because of a visit to an animal exhibit, reports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. It is important to remember that animals sometimes carry germs that are harmful to humans. When people forget to
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