Tag Archive for PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – Australia (02): (VI) meat processing workers
PRO/AH/EDR> Q fever – Australia (02): (VI) meat processing workers
Q Fever -- AustraliaHealth officials are investigating an outbreak of a rare and potentially serious infectious disease among meat workers in Melbourne's western suburbs. People working in and around Vic Wide Meat Brokers and WJ Drever in Laverton North are being tested for Q fever after 6 employees of the 2 meat [processing] businesses fell ill with it.Other staff working at the site and at similar businesses nearby are now being contacted to ensure they are vaccinated against the disease, which Read more [...]
