Disease Surveillance

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Services

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.

  • 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 a.m. – 5 p.m. at 573.874.7249opens phone dialer
  • 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

Communicable disease surveillance reports

Flu (Influenza) surveillance reports

Boone County Influenza report for 2023-2024

Last updated for Week 10 (03/03/2024-03/09/2024)

Week Number Influenza A Influenza B Influenza Unknown or Untyped All types

Week 40

(10/01/2023 – 10/07/2023)

4 8 0 12

Week 41 

(10/08/2023 – 10/14/2023)

3 5 0 8

Week 42

(10/15/2023 – 10/21/2023)

6 12 0 18

Week 43

(10/22/2023 – 10/28/2023)

14 16 0 30

Week 44

(10/29/2023 – 11/04/2023)

9 16 0 25

Week 45

(11/05/2023 – 11/11/2023)

22 20 0 42

Week 46

(11/12/2023 – 11/18/2023)

11 14 0 25

Week 47

(11/19/2023 – 11/25/2023)

4 9 0 13

Week 48 (11/26/2023 – 12/02/2023)

40 24 0 64

Week 49 (12/03/2023 – 12/09/2023)

53 23 0 76

Week 50 (12/10/2023 – 12/16/2023)

92 25 0

117

Week 51 (12/17/2023 – 12/23/2023)

94 28 0

122

Week 52 (12/24/2023 – 12/30/2023)

77 39 0

116

Week 1 (12/31/2023-01/06/2024)

90 42 0

132

Week 2 (01/07/2024-01/13/2024)

89 30 0

119

Week 3 (01/14/2024-01/20/2024)

48 33 0

81

Week 4 (01/21/2024-01/27/2024)

59 50 0

109

Week 5 (01/28/2024-02/03/2024)

116 88 0

204

Week 6 (02/04/2024-02/10/2024)

123 104 0

227

Week 7 (02/11/2024-02/17/2024)

100 144 0

244

Week 8 (02/18/2024-02/24/2024)

168 183 0

351

Week 9 (02/25/2024-03/02/2024)

165 144 0

309

Week 10 (03/03/2024-03/09/2024)

208 137 0

345

Total 1,595 1,194 0 2,789

Age Breakdown for Influenza cases recorded during Week 10

Age Group Week 10 Cases Week 10 Rate per 10,000 Total Influenza Cases to Date Total Cases per 10,000 to Date
0-4 34 32.7301 297 285.91
5-14 100 48.7353 754 367.46
15-24 58 14.7081 473 119.95
25-49 94 16.0317 705 120.24
50-64 39 13.7305 310 109.14
65+ 20 8.6640 250 108.30

These numbers are subject to change as additional data are received.