I ate at a fast food restaurant near my home and became sick later that evening. The food from the restaurant may or may not be the cause of your illness. I am ill and want to know which diseases are common in the community right now. If you think you might be seriously ill, we recommend that you get a medical evaluation right away. Infection with Salmonella is most common in the summer but occurs all year round.
Meningococcal infections tend to occur most often in winter.
Some diseases are more common among young children, others in adults. For a given individual, it is not possible, or wise, to make assumptions based on general disease occurrence. When outbreaks occur, we make the information public as soon as possible so people can take whatever preventive steps are necessary. Note that the policies of individual schools or day cares may be more stringent. Illness that results in a greater need for care than the staff can provide without compromising the health and safety of other children.