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Reliable data on the health status of migrant seasonal workers in Europe is scarce. Access to public health care for this population depends on national regulations, and their legal status in host countries. In this manuscript we describe a case study of a salmonellosis outbreak that occurred in Norway, and highlight the difficulties encountered in applying control measures in a population of seasonal migrant farm workers. Surveillance and control of infectious diseases need to be supported by legislation which makes implementation of control measures possible. Efforts have been made to improve the rights for migrants in Europe with regard to healthcare, but seasonal migrant workers still remain largely outsiders where these measures are concerned. Special attention should be given to this disadvantaged group in terms of social rights and healthcare. Preparedness plans should be improved to deal with contagious pathogens involving the seasonal migrant population.

Type

Journal

Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin

Publication Date

03/2005

Volume

10

Pages

48 - 50

Addresses

Division for Infectious Disease Control, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Nydalen, Norway.

Keywords

Humans, Salmonella Infections, Agricultural Workers' Diseases, Treatment Outcome, Case-Control Studies, Seasons, Disease Outbreaks, Emigration and Immigration, Communicable Disease Control, Agriculture, Norway