Hantavirus

Page last updated on 10/09/24.

Deer mouse

What is it?

Hantavirus is a rare germ that can be deadly. It comes from sick rodents, like mice and rats, not people. In the United States, one rodent that is known to carry Hantavirus germs is the deer mouse. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Hantavirus webpage.

 

 

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: English | Spanish

Infographic

Infographic: English | Spanish

Cleaning Guide: English | Spanish

Social Media

Hantavirus may feel like the flu: English | Spanish

  • Suggested message: Hantavirus may feel like the flu, but it can be life-threatening. To learn more, visit the Hantavirus webpage at www.cdc.gov.

Other Sources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Contact the San Diego Immunization Unit via e-mail or call (866) 358-2966.

Contact the Epidemiology School Response Team via e-mail or call (619) 692-8636.