Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale Community Health Data
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) are infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria that can be prevented by vaccines. The most common VPDs reported in District 3-4 are varicella (Chickenpox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and mumps causing swelling of the parotid gland). Many VPDs such as tetanus, polio, diphtheria, measles and rubella, are rarely reported in the district due to very high vaccination rates.
Influenza & RSV
The Influenza-like-illness (ILI) indicator for week 11 was minimal, measuring 3 on a scale of 1-13. Since October 8th, there have been 2,210 metro area flu hospitalizations, 307 outbreaks, and 46 confirmed influenza associated deaths in Georgia. GNR Epidemiology did not investigate any influenza outbreaks in Gwinnett County from May - June. Reports of positive flu tests appear to have peaked in early December. We are continuing to see minimal to low levels of influenza cases across most of the U.S.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity has remained constant week to week, with 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 26 and 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 25. This is a decrease in comparison to week 40, where 6.3% of PCR tests were positive.
Hepatitis C
Community Support and Education Can Help Reduce Hepatitis C
Transmission Why are Hepatitis C cases important?
Hepatitis C is a liver infection that is spread through contacting blood
from an infected person. The spread of infection is primarily due to
sharing sharps or other equipment used for drug injection. The best way
to avoid Hepatitis C in our community is by responding to drug use
issues and providing education and support
Center
for Disease Control.
Illness Complaint Line
Illness Complaint Line: Illness complaints are received from county residents regarding a county-regulated facility (restaurants, pools, hotels/motels, etc.). All complaints are logged and investigated by Epidemiology and Environmental Health. Inspectors provide additional illness prevention education as appropriate.
13 facilities each received one complaint of human illness after regulated food service exposure were reported during this time period. All complaints were referred by Epidemiology to Environmental Health for further investigation. A total of 21 violations were observed and corrected on-site amongst all the facilities. Zero complaints were received through Iwaspoisoned.com. One complaint of human illness after a regulated body art service exposure was reported from one facility; EH inspected the facility and no violations were observed. Two complaints of human illness after a regulated pool exposure were reported during this time frame. One complaint of human illness after a regulated tourist accommodation exposure were reported during this time frame.
Diseases Transmitted Through Food and Water
Epidemiology attempts to interview all reported cases of foodborne and waterborne disease. When a case cannot be reached via telephone for an interview, an informational letter is mailed to them. Cases reported late ( >30 days after onset of illness or lab date) are not interviewed.
Vectorborne
Vector borne illnesses result from the bite of an infected insect. The resulting illnesses can vary in symptomology and severity. Arboviral illnesses that require follow-up include: Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Malaria, Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis, West Nile Virus, Zika and Dengue.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) are infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria that can be prevented by vaccines. The most common VPDs reported in District 3-4 are varicella (Chickenpox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and mumps causing swelling of the parotid gland). Many VPDs such as tetanus, polio, diphtheria, measles and rubella, are rarely reported in the district due to very high vaccination rates.
Influenza & RSV
The Influenza-like-illness (ILI) indicator for week 11 was minimal, measuring 3 on a scale of 1-13. Since October 8th, there have been 2,210 metro area flu hospitalizations, 307 outbreaks, and 46 confirmed influenza associated deaths in Georgia. GNR Epidemiology did not investigate any influenza outbreaks in Gwinnett County from May - June. Reports of positive flu tests appear to have peaked in early December. We are continuing to see minimal to low levels of influenza cases across most of the U.S.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity has remained constant week
to week, with 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 26 and 0.2% of PCR
tests positive in week 25. This is a decrease in comparison to week 40,
where 6.3% of PCR tests were positive.
Vectorborne
Vector borne illnesses result from the bite of an infected insect.
The resulting illnesses can vary in symptomology and severity. Arboviral
illnesses that require follow-up include: Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease,
Malaria, Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis, West Nile Virus, Zika and Dengue.
Illness Complaint Line
Illness Complaint Line: Illness complaints are received from county residents regarding a county-regulated facility (restaurants, pools, hotels/motels, etc.). All complaints are logged and investigated by Epidemiology and Environmental Health. Inspectors provide additional illness prevention education as appropriate.
13 facilities each received one complaint of human illness after regulated food service exposure were reported during this time period. All complaints were referred by Epidemiology to Environmental Health for further investigation. A total of 21 violations were observed and corrected on-site amongst all the facilities. Zero complaints were received through Iwaspoisoned.com. One complaint of human illness after a regulated body art service exposure was reported from one facility; EH inspected the facility and no violations were observed. Two complaints of human illness after a regulated pool exposure were reported during this time frame. One complaint of human illness after a regulated tourist accommodation exposure were reported during this time frame.
Diseases Transmitted Through Food and Water
Epidemiology attempts to interview all reported cases of foodborne and waterborne disease. When a case cannot be reached via telephone for an interview, an informational letter is mailed to them. Cases reported late ( >30 days after onset of illness or lab date) are not interviewed.
124,010Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) are infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria that can be prevented by vaccines. The most common VPDs reported in District 3-4 are varicella (Chickenpox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and mumps causing swelling of the parotid gland). Many VPDs such as tetanus, polio, diphtheria, measles and rubella, are rarely reported in the district due to very high vaccination rates.
Influenza & RSV
The Influenza-like-illness (ILI) indicator for week 11 was minimal, measuring 3 on a scale of 1-13. Since October 8th, there have been 2,210 metro area flu hospitalizations, 307 outbreaks, and 46 confirmed influenza associated deaths in Georgia. GNR Epidemiology did not investigate any influenza outbreaks in Gwinnett County from May - June. Reports of positive flu tests appear to have peaked in early December. We are continuing to see minimal to low levels of influenza cases across most of the U.S.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity has remained constant week to week, with 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 26 and 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 25. This is a decrease in comparison to week 40, where 6.3% of PCR tests were positive.
Vectorborne
Vector borne illnesses result from the bite of an infected insect.
The resulting illnesses can vary in symptomology and severity. Arboviral
illnesses that require follow-up include: Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease,
Malaria, Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis, West Nile Virus, Zika and Dengue.
Illness Complaint Line
Illness Complaint Line: Illness complaints are received from county residents regarding a county-regulated facility (restaurants, pools, hotels/motels, etc.). All complaints are logged and investigated by Epidemiology and Environmental Health. Inspectors provide additional illness prevention education as appropriate.
13 facilities each received one complaint of human illness after regulated food service exposure were reported during this time period. All complaints were referred by Epidemiology to Environmental Health for further investigation. A total of 21 violations were observed and corrected on-site amongst all the facilities. Zero complaints were received through Iwaspoisoned.com. One complaint of human illness after a regulated body art service exposure was reported from one facility; EH inspected the facility and no violations were observed. Two complaints of human illness after a regulated pool exposure were reported during this time frame. One complaint of human illness after a regulated tourist accommodation exposure were reported during this time frame.
Diseases Transmitted Through Food and Water
Epidemiology attempts to interview all reported cases of foodborne and waterborne disease. When a case cannot be reached via telephone for an interview, an informational letter is mailed to them. Cases reported late ( >30 days after onset of illness or lab date) are not interviewed.
97,610Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD)
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) are infectious diseases caused by viruses and bacteria that can be prevented by vaccines. The most common VPDs reported in District 3-4 are varicella (Chickenpox), Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and mumps causing swelling of the parotid gland). Many VPDs such as tetanus, polio, diphtheria, measles and rubella, are rarely reported in the district due to very high vaccination rates.
Influenza & RSV
The Influenza-like-illness (ILI) indicator for week 11 was minimal, measuring 3 on a scale of 1-13. Since October 8th, there have been 2,210 metro area flu hospitalizations, 307 outbreaks, and 46 confirmed influenza associated deaths in Georgia. GNR Epidemiology did not investigate any influenza outbreaks in Gwinnett County from May - June. Reports of positive flu tests appear to have peaked in early December. We are continuing to see minimal to low levels of influenza cases across most of the U.S.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) activity has remained constant week to week, with 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 26 and 0.2% of PCR tests positive in week 25. This is a decrease in comparison to week 40, where 6.3% of PCR tests were positive.
Vectorborne
Vector borne illnesses result from the bite of an infected insect.
The resulting illnesses can vary in symptomology and severity. Arboviral
illnesses that require follow-up include: Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease,
Malaria, Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis, West Nile Virus, Zika and Dengue.
Vectorborne
Vector borne illnesses result from the bite of an infected insect. The resulting illnesses can vary in symptomology and severity. Arboviral illnesses that require follow-up include: Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Malaria, Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis, West Nile Virus, Zika and Dengue.
Illness Complaint Line
Illness Complaint Line: Illness complaints are received from county residents regarding a county-regulated facility (restaurants, pools, hotels/motels, etc.). All complaints are logged and investigated by Epidemiology and Environmental Health. Inspectors provide additional illness prevention education as appropriate.
13 facilities each received one complaint of human illness after regulated food service exposure were reported during this time period. All complaints were referred by Epidemiology to Environmental Health for further investigation. A total of 21 violations were observed and corrected on-site amongst all the facilities. Zero complaints were received through Iwaspoisoned.com. One complaint of human illness after a regulated body art service exposure was reported from one facility; EH inspected the facility and no violations were observed. Two complaints of human illness after a regulated pool exposure were reported during this time frame. One complaint of human illness after a regulated tourist accommodation exposure were reported during this time frame.
Diseases Transmitted Through Food and Water
Epidemiology attempts to interview all reported cases of foodborne and waterborne disease. When a case cannot be reached via telephone for an interview, an informational letter is mailed to them. Cases reported late ( >30 days after onset of illness or lab date) are not interviewed.
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