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Lexington Board of Health, Meeting Minutes – Wednesday, April 26, 2006 Estabrook Hall, Cary Hall, 1605 Massachusetts Avenue Attendees: Wendy Heiger-Bernays, Judith Feldman, Burt Perlmutter, Sharon MacKenzie, and Deborah Thompson Health Dept. Attendees: Derek Fullerton, Susie Moser, and Ann Belliveau Heiger Bernays called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. There was no public participation. Heiger-Bernays asked the Board to review the minutes of the March 8, 2006 meeting. MacKenzie motioned to accept the minutes. Thompson seconded. All approved. March Data Reports – Moser provided information on the 2Group A Strep cases; one patient lives in Lexington and works in a childcare facility in Waltham & the other the individual who lives in Waltham works in a nursing home in Lexington. Follow up in Lexington and Waltham was coordinated with the DPH. The varicella cases were all breakthrough cases. Moser noted that one of the cases generated discussion about when the child could return to school. The child’s private physician indicated the child could return immediately, while DPH and school guidelines advise waiting 2-3 days after diagnosis to ensure that all lesions are encrusted. The case was resolved with coordination of DPH, the school physician and the Health Dept. Dr. Feldman recommended that between now and the fall a letter be drafted to be sent out to parents about varicella breakthrough and the school isolation guidelines. Moser will work with the school nurse with respect to this issue. There were two unrelated invasive streptococcus pneumonia adult cases and one case of invasive Strep pneumo in an 18-month old child. The child was vaccinated and because of a possible vaccine failure, DPH will be investigating and sending a report to Moser. Moser has been attending the Wellness Committee Meetings for the Lexington Schools. The BOH reviewed the March inquiries, complaints and inspections. Fullerton explained that most of the nuisance complaints were related to construction dumpsters overflowing. Most of the inquiries dealt with questions related to septic system violation notices sent out to those who have not had their system pumped in accordance with the BOH regulations. BU Intern Update – Pesticide Awareness Program Tegan Evans presented her poster on the Pesticide Education program. Evans will display the poster at the Lexington Earth Day Festival on Saturday, March 31, 2006. At Earth Day, she will survey Lexington residents for their interest in pesticide application education. The results of the survey will help determine the need to offer public programs about home, lawn & garden pesticide use. Heiger-Bernays mentioned that about five years ago, the BOH distributed a” Healthy Lawns and Landscapes” brochure.