Lambing season

Pregnant women advised to avoid contact with sheep

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The Public Health Agency (PHA) in Northern Ireland has advised pregnant women to avoid close contact with sheep this spring lambing season, due to high associated risks of infection and miscarriage. According to the PHA, the potential of suffering miscarriages, infections, and other correlating dangers facing pregnant individuals can be lowered, by staying clear of … Read more

Pregnant women warned to stay away from sheep during lambing season due to risk of infection

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