A health scare for military members in Kingston has prompted a response from the Surgeon General and Commander of Canadian Forces Health Services Group.
Brigadier-General Andrew Downes issued a statement following a recent public health notice regarding a dental clinic in Kingston where a number of Canadian Armed Forces patients were treated.
He said they have been informed that a recent public health inspection identified improper cleaning and sterilization of dental instruments, which could result in blood-borne infections like Hepatitis and HIV. While no such infections have been reported and the risk is considered low, they are taking necessary precautions to ensure the health and safety of these CAF members.
They are working to identify all members who were treated at the clinic between January 2010 and January 2019.
