Communicable disease reporting and investigation framework
Summary
Foodborne illness cases jumped sharply compared to last year's first quarter — no common source, just wash your hands and cook safely. Car-seat safety appointments dropped because federal funding arrived months late after the government shutdown.
At a glance
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- 2
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Delayed federal funding reduced car-seat safety appointments from 18 to 7 year over year.
Residents relying on car-seat and TB testing services benefit from continued programs.
Families who couldn't get car-seat appointments during the funding gap.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Health — May 13, 2026
Foodborne illness cases jumped sharply compared to last year's first quarter — no common source, just wash your hands and cook safely. Car-seat safety appointments dropped because federal funding arrived months late after the government shutdown.
Board of Health — January 14, 2026
The board advanced a new policy and two procedures spelling out how the health department tracks and investigates communicable diseases — the playbook it will use in the next outbreak.
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