Infectious diseases

Epidemiology updates

Epidemiology Update is a quarterly report that profiles disease occurrence in Hennepin County.

Varicella

Epidemiology Update, March 2013

Varicella Epidemiology Update (PDF) – This Epidemiology Update on varicella highlights the new reporting requirements and disease data in Hennepin County residents.

Hepatitis A

Epidemiology Update, December 2011

Hepatitis A Epidemiology Update (PDF) – This Epidemiology Update on hepatitis A highlights the occurrence of the acute symptomatic hepatitis A disease in Hennepin County residents from 2000-2010.

Reportable diseases for Hennepin County

2015 Year-end Report

Reportable Diseases (selected) for Hennepin County – 2015 Year-end Report, Epidemiology Update – Supplement (PDF) – This is the 2015 summary of selected reportable diseases for Hennepin County. The Hennepin County data is obtained from the reportable disease surveillance data collected by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

2010 Year-end Report, December 2011

Reportable Diseases (selected) for Hennepin County – 2010 Year-end Report, Epidemiology Update – Supplement (PDF) – This is the 2010 summary of selected reportable diseases for Hennepin County. The Hennepin County data is obtained from the reportable disease surveillance data collected by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Previous reports

Hepatitis B Epidemiology Update (PDF) – October 2011
Hepatitis C Epidemiology Update (PDF) – October 2010
Reportable Diseases (selected) for Hennepin County – 2009 Year-end Report, Epidemiology Update – Supplement (PDF) – November 2010
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Epidemiology Update (PDF) – April 2010
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Epidemiology Update (PDF) – December 2009
Reportable Diseases (selected) for Hennepin County – 2008 Year-end Report, Epidemiology Update – Supplement (PDF) – October 2009
Bed Bugs, Epidemiology Update (PDF) – March 2009
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Part I): Chlamydia, Epidemiology Update (PDF) – December 2008
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Part II): Gonorrhea & Syphilis, Epidemiology Update (PDF) – December 2008
Reportable Diseases (selected) for Hennepin County – 2007 Year-end Report, Epidemiology Update – Supplement (PDF) – October 2008
Infectious Diseases in Childcare Settings and Schools Manual, Epidemiology Update (PDF) – October 2008
Reportable Diseases (selected) for Hennepin County – 2006 Year-end Report, Epidemiology Update – Supplement (PDF) – September 2007
Recreational Water Illnesses, Epidemiology Update (PDF) – August 2007
Vector-borne Disease: Tick and Mosquito-Transmitted Diseases (PDF) – June 2007
Hepatitis B in Pregnant Women, Epidemiology Update (PDF) – April 2007
Tuberculosis (PDF) – December 2006

Previous years

Reportable diseases (selected) for Hennepin County Year-end Reports are available for years prior to 2006 by request. Please email epi-envhlth@hennepin.us or call 612-543-5230 to request these reports or to inquire about other topics, such as:

Asthma-related hospitalizations
Foodborne outbreak investigations
Gastrointestinal outbreaks in childcare settings
Health Alert Network (HAN)
Hepatitis A
Lead
Meningococcal disease
Radon

Infectious diseases in childcare settings and schools manual

The infectious diseases in childcare settings and schools manual informs administrators, childcare providers, caregivers, parents and guardians, and school health staff about specific infectious disease problems they may encounter in the childcare setting or in schools. This manual is designed to provide specific disease prevention and control guidelines which are consistent with the national standards put forth by the American Public Health Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics.

This sixth edition of this manual contains:

47 fact sheets specifically for parents/guardians of childcare and school-aged children. Each of these are labeled "Parent Fact Sheet."
54 technical fact sheets for providers about specific infectious disease problems. Each of these are labeled "Technical Fact Sheet."

Some technical fact pages indicate when immediate action is necessary. Please note that the provider must consult with the local or state health department on the fact sheets labeled "Reportable."