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Notifiable Diseases:
Campylobacteriosis: This may be caught from food, water, animals and infected persons. Campylobacter is by far the most common disease investigated by Council’s environmental health officers: Campylobacter, prevent this food and waterborne disease
Cryptosporidiosis:
Dairy farm workers and meat workers are most commonly infected with this nasty: Cryptosporidium, prevent this food and waterborne disease
Giardiasis: This parasite may be present in animals and infection follows contamination of water, food or hands. In can be difficult to detect because symptoms are often vague, mild or non-existent: Giardia, prevent this food and waterborne disease
Hepatitis A, B & C: Hepatitis A may be transmitted by contaminated food, drink or water. Whereas blood, other body fluids such as urine and saliva and drug needles usually transmit (Serum) Hepatitis B: Hepatitis, is there protection against Hepatitis?
Avoiding Listeria: This is a common bacteria which has little affect on healthy folk. However it is dangerous to pregnant women, frail and sick people and people with damaged immune systems or with long-term illnesses. Here are some safe food handling tips: Avoiding Listeria
Infectious Disease Chart:
This chart summarises key points about twenty different diseases and is a handy reference: Ministry of Health Infectious Diseases chart
Additional topics:
Influenza: This may be particularly dangerous to the elderly, immuno-compromised persons and diabetics. Strains are continually changing but vaccinations are available: Influenza, protecting yourself with immunization
Body Piercing and Tattooing: Ensuring infections are not transferred necessitates healthy work practices: Thinking of having a body piercing? Maybe a tattoo?
Health and Safety Information For Sex Workers: This publication details important tips: Health and Safety Information for Operators of Businesses of Prostitution |