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Needlestick Injuries in Agriculture Workers and Prevention Programs

Authors: Buswell M, Hourigan M, Nault A, Bender JB. Journal of Agromedicine. St. Paul, Minnesota. 2015 ABSTRACT: There are a variety of biologics, vaccines, antibiotics, and hormones used in animal agriculture. Depending upon the procedure or pharmaceutical used, accidental injections or product exposures can result in mild to severe injuries. Needlestick …

COMIC: Safety and Health on the Farm- It’s your Right and it’s the Law

Authors: Liebman AK, Juárez-Carillo P, Sáenz S, and Guerrero F. Am. J. Ind. Med, 2013 ABSTRACT: The Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery (AgFF) Sector workforce in the US is comprised primarily of Latino immigrants. Health care access for these workers is limited and increases health disparities.  This article addresses health care access for immigrant …

Personal protection by Thai households in avian influenza outbreaks

Authors: Somrongthong R, Beaudoin AL, Bender J, Laosee O, Pakinsee S, Sitthi-amorn C Zoonosis and Public Health, 2012 ABSTRACT: Thailand has had multiple poultry outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 since its first emergence in 2004. Twenty-five human cases of HPAI H5N1 avian influenza have been reported in the country, including …