SCHOOL EPIDEMIOLOGISTS RESULTS
Please answer these questions:Based on the information that you obtained during your site visit, did the outbreak occur in the school cafeteria or atthe schoolparty? Explain.What is the incidence rate of this foodborne illness?In general, what is the difference between an incidence rate and a prevalence rate?Site Visit to SchoolDuring your meeting, the school nurse informs you that the students who were ill ate lunch in the cafeteria every day. They also had a class party for both sixth grade classes on Friday afternoon, January 11. She mentioned that the kids had mostly diarrhea, fever, and some vomiting. FOR GRADES K-6Hours: 11:00a.m. -12:00 p.m.MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday1/71/81/91/101/11Chili Cheese Dog on Bun Brussel SproutsFruit CupMilkFish on Bun Spinach CupApple SauceMilkChicken and Noodles Diced CarrotsBread & ButterMilkNachos w/ Beef and Cheese Green SaladBread & ButterMilkChicken Nuggets Green PeasRiceMilkJanuary 11 – 2:00 p.m. PartyPurchased from Mom and Pop’s Chicken:Barrel of ChickenPotato SaladPurchased from Shop N’ Slop Grocery Store:Ice CreamPotato ChipsPepsiHome-PreparedApple pie with whipped cream topping Elementary School – Class ListGradeClassroomNumber of StudentsNumber IllK10580116001125801360021456015560320580215604225802360052460025600610050201025020TOTAL80040