communicable disease
Surveillance
Public Health Nurses investigate diseases and conditions that are potential health threats to Bollinger County residents.
The Health Center receives weekly reports from daycares, schools, and long term care facilities on the disease/illness present in the community. Nurses use this information to monitor the health of the county and data is used to plan health interventions, if needed.
Surveillance Reports for the State can be found at MDHSS Data & Statistical Reports.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
STD screenings for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, and Syphilis are available at the Health Center. Treatment is provided to confirmed cases of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea and their contacts. In 2013 a total of 11 STD reports were received.
Rabies
Public Health Nurses investigate animal bite cases and if available send animal specimens for rabies testing. Without preventative treatment after exposure to rabies it is fatal in humans. If exposure to rabies is suspected, contact the Bollinger County Health Center as soon as possible. The first step in prevention of rabies is to have your pets vaccinated.
Public Health Nurses investigate diseases and conditions that are potential health threats to Bollinger County residents.
The Health Center receives weekly reports from daycares, schools, and long term care facilities on the disease/illness present in the community. Nurses use this information to monitor the health of the county and data is used to plan health interventions, if needed.
Surveillance Reports for the State can be found at MDHSS Data & Statistical Reports.
Sexually Transmitted Disease
STD screenings for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, and Syphilis are available at the Health Center. Treatment is provided to confirmed cases of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea and their contacts. In 2013 a total of 11 STD reports were received.
Rabies
Public Health Nurses investigate animal bite cases and if available send animal specimens for rabies testing. Without preventative treatment after exposure to rabies it is fatal in humans. If exposure to rabies is suspected, contact the Bollinger County Health Center as soon as possible. The first step in prevention of rabies is to have your pets vaccinated.
