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Guidance

Farm visits: avoiding infection

How to avoid becoming unwell while visiting a farm.

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Avoiding infection on farm visits: advice for the public

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This guidancecontent was originally produced by Public Health England (PHE). This content is now owned and managed by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

This leaflet covers:

  • the risks of visiting a farm
  • how to avoid infection when visiting a farm
  • what to do if you feel unwell after visiting a farm

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Published 1 January 2014
Last updated 515 MarchJuly 20262025 + show all updates
  1. Guidance reviewed and updated for clarity, converted from PDF to HTML.

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2026-03-05 13:58
Guidance reviewed and updated for clarity, converted from PDF to HTML.

2025-07-15 16:38
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