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Salmonella Vaccine Could Make Eggs Safer

Hundreds of millions of eggs have been recalled because of salmonella contamination. Before the recall, thousands of people had suffered with fever, diarrhea, and abdominal pain caused by this infection. Many of them will be disappointed to learn they might have been spared if farmers had given their chickens a low-cost vaccine. The widespread use of such vaccines in Great Britain has resulted in very low rates of salmonella in British eggs. Not all poultry scientists are convinced this is the solution to the problem, but some American egg producers who have adopted the vaccine report good results. Good hygiene in the hen houses is also critical for keeping chickens and their eggs free of infection.

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About the Author
Terry Graedon, PhD, is a medical anthropologist and co-host of The People’s Pharmacy radio show, co-author of The People’s Pharmacy syndicated newspaper columns and numerous books, and co-founder of The People’s Pharmacy website. Terry taught in the Duke University School of Nursing and was an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology. She is a Fellow of the Society of Applied Anthropology. Terry is one of the country's leading authorities on the science behind folk remedies..
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