How does a person get E. coli?
One way E. coli can be contracted is when a person eats food that has been contaminated with animal waste or unsanitary water.
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FAQ
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Sexual Health
- Do condoms provide 100% protection from HIV?
- HIV is NOT transmitted by:
- How can HIV transmission from injection drug use be prevented?
- How can sexual transmission of HIV be prevented?
- Is there a cure for HIV and AIDS?
- What are the symptoms of a new HIV infection?
- What is AIDS?
- What is HIV?
- What is the "window period" for HIV?
- What is the HIV Antibody Test?
- Where else is HIV testing available in the community?
- Who is at risk for HIV infection?
- What are STDs?
- Consequences of STDs.
- How is HIV transmitted?
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Air Quality
- Can I have a wood burning stove or fireplace in Washoe County?
- Is it okay for me to burn wood in my fireplace or woodstove today?
- How do I know if an air permit is required from the AQMD for my business?
- How do I register an air pollution complaint?
- What are the local asbestos regulations for commercial buildings?
- When does the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board meet?
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Birth and Death Records
- How do I obtain a birth or death record/certificate?
- Where can I get a copy of a birth or death certificate?
- What are the hours for Vital Statistics?
- How do I make a correction on a birth or death record?
- Who is a qualified applicant for a birth or death record?
- How much does it cost for a copy of a birth or death record?
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Commercial Recycling
- What can be recycled?
- How do I prepare my waste for recycling?
- Is there a cost to recycle?
- Why recycle if the process will cost my business money?
- Isn’t commercial recycling limited by city franchise agreements?
- Where can I get more information if I am interested in establishing a recycling program for my business?
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Cottage Food
- What types of Cottage Foods may I produce?
- What foods may we not sell as Cottage Foods?
- Why are some products not allowed to be sold as Cottage foods?
- Do I need a Health Permit to sell Cottage Foods?
- Are there production limits for my Cottage Food Business?
- Can I sell Cottage Foods over the phone or the Internet?
- Can I sell my Cottage Foods to a wholesaler, etc.?
- Why can’t I sell Cottage Foods to my favorite restaurant, etc.?
- Where may I sell my Cottage Foods?
- Must I put a label on my Cottage Foods?
- How do I file a complaint against a Cottage Food operation?
- Can I give out Cottage Food samples?
- Do I need to obtain a Business License for Cottage Foods?
- Do I need to collect Sales Tax for Cottage Foods?
- Where can I find a copy of the Cottage Food Law?
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Family Planning Clinic
- Does the Family Planning clinic have staff that speak Spanish?
- How do I pay for my Family Planning Clinic visit?
- I am pregnant so where do I go to get checked (prenatal care)?
- I just had sex and didn't use protection. I don't want to get pregnant. What can I do?
- Is the Family Planning clinic appointment confidential?
- Is there a bus stop near the Family Planning clinic?
- I'm pregnant and thinking about adoption, where can I go to find out more information?
- I've been sexually assaulted and I am afraid to tell the police. What do I do?
- What ages of women do you see in the Family Planning clinic?
- What is a Pap smear?
- Where can I find abortion services in the Reno/Sparks area?
- Where is the Family Planning Clinic located?
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Immunizations
- Will the Health District bill my insurance company for immunizations?
- Will I need an appointment for an immunization or can I just come to the Health District?
- Before we moved to Nevada, my doctor said my child's immunizations were up to date. Why is my school now telling me my child needs more shots?
- Can grandparents bring their grandchildren in for their vaccinations?
- How will I know when my child needs more shots?
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Salmonellosis
- What is Salmonellosis?
- How common is Salmonellosis?
- Is Salmonellosis required to be reported to health authorities?
- What are the symptoms of Salmonellosis?
- How is Salmonellosis transmitted?
- What is the incubation period (the time from exposure to Salmonellosis until the time symptoms occur)?
- How long does a person infected with Salmonellosis stay ill?
- How long does the Salmonellosis bacteria survive in the environment?
- How is Salmonellosis diagnosed?
- How long does it take for Salmonellosis test results to be available?
- How sick can a person infected with Salmonellosis get?
- How is Salmonellosis treated?
- What are steps for avoiding disease transmission/getting Salmonellosis?
- Where can I get more information on Salmonellosis?
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Nevada Clean Indoor Air Act
- Why was the NCIAA passed?
- When did the NCIAA go into effect?
- What changes does the NCIAA make?
- How do I comply with the NCIAA if I am a childcare facility?
- How do I comply with the NCIAA if I am an employer?
- Where can I get a printable no smoking sign?
- Whom do I contact to complain about smoking violations?
- How will the NCIAA be enforced?
- What are the penalties of violating the NCIAA?
- What if I have more questions about the NCIAA?
- Where can I get information on quitting smoking?
- How will the NCIAA improve the health of Washoe County?
- How have smoking bans in other communities affected business owners?
- What will it cost business owners to comply with the NCIAA?
- Where can I get information about tobacco and secondhand smoke?
- I smoke, so how does the NCIAA apply to me?
- Why is the Health District involved in the NCIAA?
- If the law refers to "public places," then why is smoking banned in businesses that are privately owned?
- What is smoking-related paraphernalia?
- Are businesses in Washoe County complying with the NCIAA?
- Can a business allow smoking during certain times of the day?
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Special Events/Temporary Food
- What is a special event?
- What is a temporary food establishment?
- I am going to sell food at recurring events such as farmer’s markets, soccer games and concerts. Is there a limit to the amount of days I may operate?
- What is a cumulative maximum fee for special events/temporary food establishments?
- I am a promoter and I would like to organize and put on a special event, what do I need to do?
- Do I still need a permit if I am giving away food?
- I am an existing food establishment that would like to participate in a special event what do I do?
- I am going to contract with an existing snack bar at a ball park/field to sell food for my league games. Do I need a temporary food permit?
- If I turn in a food permit application and pay the fee, have I been approved?
- I am going to have a wine tasting event where food is donated and sampled by patrons; do I need a temporary food permit?
- I have a mobile food unit and would like to participate in a special event. Do I need a temporary food establishment permit?
- I am a grocery store and I would like to sample food inside my store. Do I need a temporary food permit?
- I am a grocery store and I would like to barbeque food outside and sell/serve the food inside. Do I need a temporary food permit?
- Can I sell food made from a private home at a Washoe County Health District (WCHD) temporary food permitted event?
- Can I sell food made from a private home at my school or church fundraiser?
- Do I need a temporary food permit to sell food at a church or school fundraiser?
- What food and beverage items are exempt from permit requirements?
- I am going to buy bulk muffins and bagels at my local grocery store and sell them individually at an event. Do I need a temporary food permit?
- Can I prepare food for a Special Event at home?
- What is a potentially hazardous food?
- What is a low risk food?
- Do I need a temporary food permit to sell popcorn, snow cones, or cotton candy at an event?
- Is there a food permit fee exemption for veterans as in California?
- Is there a reduced food permit fee for non-profits?
- Is there an annual permit to cover a full season for temporary foods?
- If I already have a permit for my restaurant or mobile food do I need a temporary food permit?
- How far ahead of time must I purchase a Temporary Food Permit?
- Can I prepare the food for a Special Event ahead of time at an approved facility?
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Teen Health Mall
- Does the Teen Health Mall have staff that speak Spanish?
- I am pregnant so where do I go to get checked (prenatal care)?
- I just had sex and didn't use protection. I don't want to get pregnant. What can I do?
- Is the Teen Health Mall appointment confidential?
- I'm pregnant and thinking about adoption, where can I go to find out more information?
- I've been sexually assaulted and I am afraid to tell the police. What do I do?
- What is a Pap smear?
- Where can I find abortion services in the Reno/Sparks area?
- Where is the Teen Health Mall Clinic located?
- Is there a bus stop near the Teen Health Mall clinic?
- What do I need to bring to my first Teen Health Mall visit?
- What does it mean to receive family planning services?
- What is the Teen Health Mall phone number?
- What will happen at my first Teen Health Mall visit?
- When do I pay for the Teen Health Mall visit?
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Tuberculosis (TB)
- What is TB?
- What are the symptoms of TB disease?
- How is TB spread?
- What is the difference between latent TB infection and TB disease?
- My TB test is positive, now what?
- What if I had Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination for TB?
- How is latent TB infection treated?
- How is TB disease treated?
- What is directly observed therapy (DOT)?
- Who is most likely to get TB?
- Where can I learn more about TB?
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Waste Reduction, Recycling, and Disposal
- How do I get my recyclables picked up at the curbside in my neighborhood?
- Can I recycle yard clippings and other "green wastes"?
- How do I get rid of old paint?
- How can I dispose of household products containing hazardous materials or chemicals?
- How do I dispose of old computers?
- Where can I dispose of used motor oil?
- How can I start a waste reduction, recycling and a buy-recycled program in my work place?
- Is there an option for single-stream recycling in Washoe County?
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Medical Reserve Corps FAQs
- Why should I become a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- How many people are expected to join the Washoe County Medical Reserve Corps? Must I be a healthcare professional to be a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- If I am deployed in response to an incident, what amount of time can I expect to commit as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- Exclusive of my deployment in response to an incident, what amount of time can I expect to commit as a member of the Medical Reserve Corps?
- As a member of the Medical Reserve Corps, am I required to volunteer during an incident?
- How do I prepare my family for my possible Medical Reserve Corps deployment to assist in response efforts?
- What role can I expect to hold during a Medical Reserve Corps response effort?
- How do I protect myself from losing my job if I am deployed?
- Will I have the opportunity to volunteer for Medical Reserve Corps response efforts outside of the local area?
- How will I be contacted in the event of an incident?
- What does the term "just-in-time" training mean?
- What are the potential risks of working in Medical Reserve Corps incident response efforts?
- What are the vaccination requirements for Washoe County MRC members?
- Why must I submit to a background check?
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Point of Dispensing (POD) Education
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