Guides
Two Introduced Species
Philosophy of Mosquito Control
Insecticide Application Equipment for Mosquito Control
Domestic Rats and Mice
Ticks and Tick-Borne Disease
This guide is designed to assist in preparing community health profiles. The content of the guidelines is based on public health assessment as it is currently practiced in the United States. While other assessments may be focused on one or more specific issues, or on a particular population or sub-population, the Community Health Profile provides an assessment of the health of an entire population within a specific geographic area, from the youngest to the oldest.
Outbreak and case reporting data for cryptosporidiosis document increases in transmission of the parasite, Cryptosporidium, over the last 2 decades. This is in part due to the parasite’s low infectious dose, potential for zoonotic transmission, presence in the natural environment, small size that challenges water filtration systems, and its high resistance to chlorine disinfection.
What you need to know and do if your water system says the water has too much nitrate.
The New Mexico Department of Health is engaged in an initiative focusing on four major issues that impact the health and well-being of individuals, families and communities in New Mexico: Violence (family violence and sexual abuse), Alcohol, Substance Abuse and Tobacco use are issues that affect many people in our state.
What you need to do if your water system has told you to boil your water.
A step-by-step guide to disaster planning along with other essential information you will need in building a comprehensive family emergency preparedness plan. Be sure to involve all the members of your household when developing your preparedness plan.