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Current Issues

​​H5N1 Avian Flu

LPHA Interim Guidance for HPAI Monitoring (10/24/2025)  NEW!

Interim Guidance for Persons Exposed to Animals Infected with Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)  NEW!

Instructions for the collection and submission of Avian Influenza A (H5N1) or Avian Influenza A (H7N9) specimens for testing at the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory (3/2025)  NEW!

West Nile Virus

► Missouri health officials urge vigilance as West Nile Virus activity increases in 2025 (press release), 10/8/2025

Case reports (10/4/2025)

► WNV data and statistical reports, DHSS

► Using insect repellant to prevent mosquito bites, DHSS

► West Nile Virus, CDC

Chagas

 Chagas, CDC  

"Kissing bug" disease has been found in Missouri (in 2017), St Louis Public Radio 9/12/2025  

Distribution of "Kissing Bugs" in Missouri and Illinois, 2023 study  

Measles

Measles in Missouri FAQ, DHSS  

Measles talking points, DHSS (updated 7/3/2025)

Missouri county-specific 2-page facts sheets with MMR vaccination rates for kindergarteners (updated 4/10/2025)  

SAMPLE press release, First Measles Case  

SAMPLE press release, Confirmed Measles Case  

KFF issues trust poll findings related to public perception of measles risk, MMR vaccination, and vitamin A. (4/23/2025) 

Updated MMWR summarizing clinical and epidemiologic data on reported cases of measles in the US from January through April 2025 (4/24/2025) 

Daily situation briefings on measles, H5N1, TB, etc., hosted by AMA

Measles Cases and Outbreaks, CDC  

Be Ready for Measles communication toolkit, CDC  

Measles Clinical Diagnosis fact sheet, CDC  

Consider Measles social media graphics, CDC 

Communicable Disease Investigation Reference Manual (CDIRM)

Key:

  • New = recently added manual section

  • Reviewed = section content is current

  • Revised = section content: may include reporting guidelines, forms, and intervention recommendations

  • Updated = web links, agency names, and phone numbers

1.0  Introduction  (revised 8/13)

2.0  Map: Districts for Statewide Disease Investigation / Terrorism Response / TB Control  (updated 7/19)

3.0  Communicable Disease Surveillance  (updated 12/14)

4.0  Diseases or Conditions

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This work is supported by funds made available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Center for STLT Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce, through OE22-2203: Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems grant. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

© 2024 by Ozarks Public Health Institute in partnership with Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

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