Protect the Public's Health

The Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases works to protect the public’s health through the prevention of diseases caused by contaminated food, water, animal contact and fungi that are common in the environment. The division also works to investigate outbreaks and to learn how to prevent outbreaks from happening in the future.

Animals and Diseases They Can Give to People

• Healthy Pets Healthy People

Hygiene

• Water-related Hygiene
• Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives
• Healthy Contact Lens Wear and Care

Safer Food, Water and Environment

• 

  Click for larger view [PDF – 1 page]

• Antibiotic Resistance and Food Safety
• Dangers of Raw Milk
• Drinking Water
• Food Safety
• Fungal Diseases
• Swimming Safety