Swine Flu Concerns

CREATED Aug. 30, 2012

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 SHAWANO-- Health care officials in Shawano county have been working with orgainizers of the county fair for weeks, warning of swine flu being passed from pigs to humans. 

There are more than 150 cases of humans getting a new strain of swine flu in the United States. 14 cases are confirmed in Wisconsin. Three children in Manitowoc County recently tested positive for the swine flu. Health officials there say tall three children attended the Manitowoc County Fair. 

In Shawano county, health officials are reminding anyone who comes in contact with pigs at the county fair to wash thier hands to avoid getting sick.