Disease Prevention & Control

Immunizations

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vaccine and Immunizations
• CDC Vaccine Information Statements
• Minnesota Immunization Law
• Student Immunization Form

If you would like a copy of your immunization record call Polk County Public Health at 218-281-3385.

Perinatal Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can be passed from an infected woman to her child during birth. Without proper treatment and follow up, infants are at a high risk of hepatitis B infection. Perinatal transmission of HBV can be prevented.

Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. There are two phases: latent infection and active disease. Active TB disease most often affects the lungs, but can involve any part of the body.

Vectorborne Diseases

Vectorborne diseases are diseases spread by mosquitoes, ticks, and other pests.

What's Happening Now?

Trends we are seeing in Minnesota:

• MDH Annual Summary of Disease Activity: Disease Control Newsletter
• Pertussis Information
• MDH Sexually Transmitted Disease Statistics