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: Information for adults on symptoms, treatment and prevention of hepatitis A, B and C

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: Body-piercing and Tattooing: Protecting Your Health

Health and Safety Information for Sex Workers: Health and Safety Information for Sex Workers