The Outbreak Response program is a specialized unit within environmental health committed to protecting public health by performing various investigations and interventions in response to complaints of illness. The office performs many critical roles such as conducting environmental assessments of foodborne illness outbreaks, supporting federal and state-issued recalls of adulterated food products, investigating elevated blood lead levels in children, and responding to cases of legionellosis. The Outbreak Response program collaborates with federal, state, and local partners to apply the latest epidemiological and environmental health principles, ensuring the health and safety of Southern Nevada residents.

The information on these pages is provided to assist managers and owners in preventing and responding to illness outbreak.  In the event of an outbreak, the Health District will collaborate with your business to identify appropriate corrective actions and recommend precautions to end the outbreak as quick as possible.