by theEHP | Jul 13, 2011 | Public Health
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has published new guidelines to assist healthcare professionals in the management and treatment of acute bloody diarrhoea in children, with particular reference to those cases linked to vero-cytotoxin producing E. coli infection (VTEC).
by theEHP | Jul 11, 2011 | Public Health
Surprise bills, which can run into tens of thousands of pounds, to repair broken, blocked or damaged sewers will no longer catch out water customers after changes being introduced by Environment Minister Richard Benyon. The changes will see the ownership of private...
by theEHP | Jun 10, 2011 | Public Health
A University student who made neighbours’ lives hell by playing loud music has been fined £105. Overview An investigation by Environmental Health Officers from Bristol City Council began in response to complaints from frustrated neighbours. Neighbours complained...
by theEHP | Apr 30, 2011 | Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
Research shows a reliance on hand gels instead of handwashing is a risk factor associated with outbreaks at petting farms. The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is reminding visitors to open farm not to rely on sanitising hand gels or wipes to protect themselves or their...
by theEHP | Apr 28, 2011 | Public Health
While Japan deals with the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami, there is a health risk that has been overshadowed by contamination from a leaking nuclear plant: the odorless and nearly invisible threat of asbestos. Chron.com reports that activists have found the...
by theEHP | Apr 26, 2011 | Public Health, Public Health, Research, Store
Exposure to moderate levels of lead during childhood can permanently change important brain chemical levels later in life, suggests results from a large brain imaging study published by Environmental Health Perspectives. The adults who had higher average blood lead...
