Summer is approaching: Prevent animal-borne disease

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By Claire Ninde

Special to The SUN

As summer approaches, San Juan Basin Health (SJBH) reminds residents the risk of contracting certain animal-borne diseases increases.

Zoonotic diseases are more common during warm weather months when humans and animals are frequently in close contact.

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