New York State Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Outbreak Survey Forms B1888

New York State Department of Health Bureau of Communicable Disease Control Outbreak Survey Forms

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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:

This series documents a typhoid fever outbreak which occurred in Orleans County, New York in the summer of 1989. Records consists of forms which document individual typhoid cases and potential cases. The information on the forms includes personal identifiers, where meals were taken, food consumed, symptoms, and medical treatment administered. Also included are follow up forms for culture-confirmed cases, compiled data, and correspondence with county health departments which were involved in monitoring the outbreak.

Creator:

New York (State). Department of Health. Bureau of Communicable Disease Control

Title:

Outbreak survey forms

Quantity:

1 cubic foot

Inclusive Dates:

1970-1989

Series Number:

B1888

Arrangement

Uncertain.

Scope and Content Note

This series documents one typhoid fever outbreak which occurred in Orleans County, New York in the summer of 1989. Records consists of standardized forms designed for the specific outbreak which document individual typhoid cases and potential cases. The information on the forms includes personal identifiers, where meals were taken, what food was eaten, symptoms, and medical treatment taken. Also included are follow up forms for culture-confirmed cases, compiled data, and correspondence with local county health departments which were involved in monitoring the outbreak.

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Records are restricted to protect personal privacy of patients. Requests for access are administered by Archives staff according to the State Freedom of Information Law.