Orangutan at Henry Vilas Zoo receives flu vaccine

MADISON, Wis. — A 3-year-old orangutan at the Henry Vilas Zoo was vaccinated against the flu last week, officials said.

UnityPoint Health-Meriter and UW Health providers administered the vaccine to Menjadi, who received the vaccine through a voluntary injection.

Zookeepers and veterinary staff routinely work with zoo animals to encourage voluntary participation in their healthcare…

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