Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services works with community and state partners to detect, control and prevent the spread of human, animal, and environmentally induced communicable health threats. It is important to report these health threats to us because it alerts us to extra efforts or actions which may be necessary to protect Public Health.
Services
- Monitor and analyze data
- Investigate reported diseases and conditions, including outbreaks
- Identify contacts who may be infected or others at risk for infection
- Determine the incidence and prevalence of the disease
- Collaborate with community and state partners
- Provide educational programming
- Develop prevention and intervention strategies
- Assist the public in making better decisions regarding their health and lifestyle
Reportable Diseases
In Missouri, the reporting of certain diseases by health care providers is required by law. View the list of required reportable diseasesopens PDF file from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
- By Phone: Monday through Friday, between 8 AM – 5 PM at 573.874.7356
- By Secure Fax: We have a dedicated secure fax machine (573.874.7597) for all communicable diseases and conditions, including STD, TB, heat-related illness, etc. If reporting a disease by fax, a CD 1 form MO580-0779opens PDF file must be used.
- Outside Business Hours: For emergency/disease reporting outside regular business hours, please call the Missouri Department of Health Emergency Response Center at 1.800.392.0272.
- For Providers: Providers may also use the Missouri reportable disease form to report certain illnesses.
Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Reports
- 2017 Columbia/Boone County Sexually Transmitted Disease Summaryopens PDF file
- 2016 Columbia/Boone County Sexually Transmitted Disease Summaryopens PDF file
- 2015 Columbia/Boone County Sexually Transmitted Disease Summaryopens PDF file
- 2014 Columbia/Boone County Sexually Transmitted Disease Summaryopens PDF file
Communicable Disease Surveillance Reports
- 2017 Boone County Communicable Disease Summaryopens PDF file
- 2016 Boone County Communicable Disease Summaryopens PDF file
- 2015 Boone County Communicable Disease Summaryopens PDF file
- 2014 Boone County Communicable Disease Summaryopens PDF file
Flu (Influenza) Surveillance Reports
Boone County Influenza report for 2020-2021:
Last updated for Week 49: 11/30/20 – 12/06/20
Week of Year | 47 | 48 | 49 | Total Cases to Date |
Influenza A | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Influenza B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 15 |
Influenza Unknown or Untyped | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total | 2 | 1 | 5 | 20 |
Age Breakdown for Influenza cases recorded during Week 49:
Age Group | Week 49 Cases | Week 49 Rate per 10,000 | Total Influenza Cases to Date | Total Cases per 10,000 to Date |
0-4 | 0 | 0.0000 | 2 | 0.9757 |
5-14 | 0 | 0.0000 | 0 | 0.0000 |
15-24 | 1 | 0.2484 | 7 | 1.7389 |
25-49 | 2 | 0.3438 | 5 | 0.8596 |
50-64 | 0 | 0.0000 | 2 | 0.6930 |
65+ | 2 | 0.8939 | 5 | 2.2346 |
- 2017-2018 Boone County Influenza Reportopens PDF file
- 2017-2018 School-Based Flu Vaccination Program Reportopens PDF file
- 2017-2018 Boone County Weekly Flu Reports
- 2016-2017 School-Based Flu Vaccination Program Reportopens PDF file
- 2015-2016 Boone County Influenza Reportopens PDF file
- 2015-2016 School-Based Flu Vaccination Program Reportopens PDF file
- 2014-2015 Boone County Influenza Reportopens PDF file
- 2014-2015 School-Based Flu Vaccination Program Reportopens PDF file
- 2013-2014 Boone County Influenza Reportopens PDF file