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COMMUNICABLE DISEASESA total of 94 communicable diseases were reported during the year. A completelisting of the confirmed, probable and suspect cases according to case definitionsfrom the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are on file.The Tuberculosis status of 18 latent TB residents was monitored throughoutthe year. These residents were followed at the tuberculosis clinic and prescribedmedications as per protocol.COMMUNITY HEALTHA total of 1176 doses of seasonal flu vaccine and 13 doses of pneumoniavaccine were administered at numerous clinic and school sites. The Board ofHealth was able to secure fifty doses of the Shingles vaccine which were administeredto residents in the Health office. All recreational summer camps wereinspected with the Health Director and health records for children and counselorswere reviewed for current immunization status. We participated in the“Celebrate Milton” festival and I walked in a three mile Community Walk forMilton Hospital. The Board of Health sponsored a drug take-back initiative inconjunction with the Milton Police to collect outdated medications and sharps(needles). We collected over 150 pounds of medication. We are also institutinga sharps program at the Board of Health where residents can dispose of usedsharps for a small fee. The Board of Health also participated in the AmericanCancer Society’s Daffodil Days fundraiser and raised $375. for this organization.EDUCATION/PLANNINGDuring the year continuing education credits were received for seminarsattended at the annual conferences of MHOA, MAPHN, MDPH, MIAP andThe Local Public Health Institute of Massachusetts. In addition, CEU’s were receivedonline from Medscape and MAPHN.COMMUNITY RELATIONSMember of Region 4B Local Emergency Planning CommitteeMember of the Massachusetts Health Officers AssociationMember of CHNA 20Captain-American Cancer Society Daffodil DaysMember of the Massachusetts Association of Public Health NursesVolunteer Treasurer for the Massachusetts Association ofPublic Health Nurses (MAPHN)Awarded the “Presidential Award” 2011 by MAPHN forLeadership, and commitment to Public Health Nursing.Respectfully submitted,Caroline A. Kinsella R.N. B.S.N.,Public Health Nurse105