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The Agency identifies and responds to health hazards and emergencies caused by infectious disease, hazardous chemicals, poisons or radiation.
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The links below highlight a range of currently popular topics.
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Flooding
Flooding presents a number of risks, drowning being the most obvious. Injury can be caused by falling into flowing water or from hidden dangers under the water. The stress of being flooded can have an impact on mental health.›› Flooding
Escherichia coli (VTEC) O157
The most important VTEC strain to cause illness in the UK is E. coli O157. This can be found in the intestine of healthy cattle, sheep, goats and a wide range of other species.
Swine Influenza
Swine flu is a respiratory illness caused by the type A flu (H1N1) virus.
Radon
Radon is a natural radioactive gas. You cannot see, hear, feel or taste it. It comes from the minute amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils.
›› Radon
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