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
222 Madison Avenue
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.
Title
Outbreak survey forms
Quantity
1 cubic foot
Inclusive Dates
Series Number
B1888
Creator
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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