In the News
Resources to keep residents informed about diseases in the news affecting health.
Seasonal & H1N1 Flu
Clinical Services
Public Health offers a variety of services to prevent the spread of disease in our community.
Clinic 555 - Immunization Services | Sexual Health Services | Tuberculosis (TB) Control Services | FULL Public Health Directory
Daycare Manual
The Infectious Disease in Daycare Settings and Schools manual is to be used to inform administrators, childcare providers, caregivers, parents and guardians, and school health staff about specific infectious disease problems they may encounter in childcare settings or schools.
Online Manual | Order from Ramsey County
Diseases
Infectious (contagious) diseases that may affect our community.
Chicken Pox | Giardia | Hepatitis A | Seasonal & H1N1 Flu | HIV | Influenza | Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) | Pertussis (Whooping Cough) | Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) | Tuberculosis (TB) | Complete List
Epidemiology
Tracking diseases in our community.
What is Epidemiology | 2009 Disease Report (pdf) | Archived Disease Reports | AskPH a Question
Flu Shots
The 2011-2012 vaccine protects against both seasonal and H1N1 flu.
Seasonal & H1N1 Flu | Saint Paul - Ramsey County Immunization Clinic
Foodborne Illness
Poor handwashing and improper cooking of food can cause illness.
Contact the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Foodborne Illness Hotline 1.877.FOOD.ILL or 1.877.366.3455
Foodborne Illness | Reporting a Foodborne Illness | Symptoms | Causes | Prevention | Food Recalls | E.coli O157:H7 | Giardia | Norovirus | Salmonella
Health Programs
Public Health offers a variety of programs to reduce disease in our community.
Child & Teen Checkups | Family Health Home Visiting | Lead | Mold | Radon | SHIP | Full List of Programs & Services
Healthy Habits
The best way to prevent disease is to practice healthy habits.
Breastfeeding | Cover Your Cough Campaign | Handwashing | Nutrition | Physical Activity | Food Safety | Smoking & Tobacco
Immunizations
Immunizations (vaccines) are shots that help prevent disease.
Metro Public Health Immunization Clinics (January - June 2012) (pdf) | Saint Paul - Ramsey County Immunization Clinic | Childhood | Travel | Professionals
Bugs, Pests and Insect Infestations
Bedbugs, lice, ticks and other pests may carry disease and cause health problems.
Pests and Pesticides in the Home | Bed Bugs
Professionals
Public Health resources geared towards a clinical and caregiving audience.
Order Daycare Manual | 2009 Disease Report (pdf) | Immunizations | MDH Flu Plan
Other Resources
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) | Centers for Disease Control (CDC) | World Health Organization (WHO)
