BETHLEHEM, N.H. —

The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services has identified five people who became sick with Giardia, a parasitic infection located in the small intestine.

While anyone can contract Giardia, DHHS said children and people with weakened immune systems are at greater risk. Some people may develop symptoms that last for weeks or longer.

Of the five individuals, four reported drinking water in August from the same natural spring in Bethlehem. DHHS is awaiting more information from the fifth individual, who also reported drinking from a natural spring but did not specify which one.

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The spring, located off Old Franconia Road, has been closed by the property owner so the New Hamps

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