Hepatitis A epidemiology

 

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Case Scenario: Miami-Dade County Health Department has reported a sudden increase in cases of Hepatitis A over the past two months. The local health department identifies that most cases are occurring among individuals experiencing homelessness and those with limited access to sanitation facilities. Several cases have also been linked to a popular local restaurant. Public concern is rising, and the health department is working to contain the outbreak.

Discussion Prompt:

Use the following website to view Hepatitis A rates in Miami-Dade County and FloridaLinks to an external site..

• Go to the Florida Health website and access the tab labeled View Florida Charts Data Statewide or by County. Access the tab View 10-year report.
• What was the number of Hepatitis A cases in 2024 in Miami-Dade County?
• Is the Miami-Dade County rate per 100,000 higher than the Florida rate in 2024?
• What would be your overall interpretation of the 10-year counts/rates for Miami-Dade County?

Using epidemiological principles, analyze the case and address the following:

• Apply the epidemiologic triad (agent, host, environment) to this outbreak.
• Identify two risk factors contributing to disease spread.
• Propose one evidence-based intervention to control the outbreak.
• Discuss the role of the BSN-prepared nurse in outbreak investigation, education, and prevention. Provide two concrete examples using evidence-based strategies.

Provide evidence-based sources to support your discussion posting.

Submission Instructions:

•  post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.