CDC reissues hantavirus prevention guidance for spring cleanup season
Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesConfidence 70%Apr 13, 2026
CDC reissues hantavirus prevention guidance for spring cleanup season
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cdc.gov · 2026-04-13
The US CDC has reissued its hantavirus pulmonary syndrome prevention guidance ahead of the spring cabin-cleaning season. Recommendations include ventilating enclosed spaces before cleaning, wet-cleaning droppings with disinfectant rather than vacuuming, and wearing fitted respirators when handling potentially contaminated materials.
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