Tests on officers for hepatitis B
Christchurch police and customs officers will undergo tests for susceptibility to hepatitis B from February 16. The screening programme is designed to show whether officers have a greater exposure to the virus than other
people and to inform individuals of their susceptibility. Senior-Sergeant Ted Yaxley said there was
growing interest in the programme among the police because of the increasing number of drug offenders they dealt with. “Its purpose is to find
out whether fears have been justified,” he said. The latest Police Association newsletter says the New Zealandwide campaign would be a positive step towards safeguarding the health of members.
“We believe the results will clearly show the need for a full hepatitis B innoculation programme for police personnel.”
Testing in Christchurch will be done for two weeks and up to 700 police, civilian staff, and customs officers will be tested.
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