JeffCo Health Department Update: 6/28/2023

The County Health Department’s mission is to promote good health practices, keep the environment clean, healthy, and safe, and to help people enjoy good health and use resources effectively.

The snapshot summarizes recent and year-to-date health department activities of the JCHD. The intent is to share relevant information with our constituents to increase awareness of conditions in the community and department activities.

Jefferson County Residents May 2023 Snapshot

Reportable Diseases/Conditions of Interest, May 2023:

• Chlamydia (Sexually Transmitted Disease)- 4

• COVID-19 Cases- 13

• Hepatitis C, Chronic infection- 2

• Elevated Blood Lead Level- 1

May Vaccinations Administered

• 57 vaccines administered to 39 patients.

Environmental Health Activities, May 2023:

• Septic Permits Issued - 12

• DEQ Submittals (Lifting of Sanitary Restrictions) - 3

• Junk Vehicles Hauled - 3

• Animal Bites/Rabies Investigations Reported – 3

Year to Date (YTD) - Jefferson County Residents, 1/2023 through 5/2023

YTD Reportable Diseases/Conditions of Interest

• Campylobacter Enteric Illness- 1

• Chlamydia (Sexually Transmitted Disease)- 10

• COVID-19 Cases- 102

• Elevated Blood Lead Level- 1

• Giardia Enteric Illness- 1

• Hepatitis B, Chronic- 1

• Hepatitis C, Chronic- 3

• Legionella – 1

• Salmonella Enteric Disease- 1

• Shiga Toxin E. coli (STEC Enteric Illness)- 1

• Shigella Enteric illness- 1

YTD Vaccinations Administered: 177 vaccines administered to 135 patients.

YTD Outbreaks/Illness Clusters/Significant Public Health Events: COVID-19 Outbreak in group setting; 5 outbreaks, 26 ill

YTD Environmental Health Activities:

• Septic Permits Issued - 38

• Wrecks Involving Food - 5

• Junk Vehicles Hauled/In Yard - 112

• Animal Bites Reported - 9

• DEQ Submittals (Lifting of Sanitary Restrictions) - 16

The JCHD works with a variety of partners, including schools and the public and private sector, to protect the health of residents. Activities include investigating reports of communicable disease and significant health conditions, administering vaccines, ensuring the safe operation of licensed establishments, safe distribution of selected consumer goods and compliance with environmental regulations. For more information on this report, the JCHD, or the conditions listed, please contact us at (406) 225-4007.