Biological Agents
Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and Environmental Health Officers (EHOs) across Canada have different responsibilities, policies, and guidelines when it comes to investigating public inquiries about…
Trigger for Investigation
On June 18, 2010 a commercial harvester advised an inspection specialist at CFIA of four cases of suspect PSP-related illness that occurred June 17, 2010. CFIA began an…
Biomarkers of effect are measurable changes in an organism that serve as indicators of health impairment or disease. While biomarkers have been a cornerstone of medical practice, researchers have…
World Antibiotic Awareness Week was held from November 12-18, 2018 to focus attention on the prevalence of infections that are difficult to treat because they are caused by pathogens that are…
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While boiling water is an effective way to kill most microbial pathogens, research performed in the United Kingdom has shown that people do not necessarily comply with boil water advisories.…
This free workshop will examine emerging research findings on the impact of chemical exposures (e.g. airborne particulate matter, heavy metals, and pesticides) and environmental disruptions (e.g.…