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Ch 4: Section four: What you need to know about wildlife diseases

Learning objectives for section four

1. Know which zoonotic diseases are found in the Northeast, how they’re spread, and which symptoms are seen in wildlife and people.
    
2. Recognize the signs of a disease hot spot.
    
3. Understand how to reduce your chances of catching a wildlife disease.
    
4. Know which vaccinations you should receive because you’re a NWCO.
    
5. Understand what you are required to do by law when handling an animal that’s likely to be rabid.

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