health officer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of health officer
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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The inspection took place in October 2025, when a senior environmental health officer and a public protection officer visited the premises.
From BBC
“Vaccines are our best defense against infectious diseases, protecting both individuals and the wider community,” said San Bernardino County Health Officer Dr. Sharon Wang.
From Los Angeles Times
“Measles doesn’t only affect people who travel internationally — everyone is at risk if they’re not protected,” Dr. Anissa Davis, deputy county health officer, said in the release.
From Los Angeles Times
“Measles is a serious respiratory disease that spreads easily through the air and on surfaces, particularly among people who are not already protected from it,” Los Angeles County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
The elderly, children and people with underlying health conditions are most at risk, Victoria chief health officer Caroline McElnay told reporters.
From BBC
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