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Motel permits 600.00 800.00 Food permits 18,165.00 15,540.00 Stable permits 500.00 160.00 Misc. permits 2,861.00 2,285.00 Trash haulers 7,000.00 2,000.00 Tobacco sales permits 1,000.00 950.00 Fines 2,865.00 1,800.00 TOTAL REVENUES $114,356.00 $72,398.00 The Board of Health operations in 2009 varied in a range of topics with equally challenging solutions. Although the economy was slow several public health concerns had to be addressed. The H1N1 influenza outbreak and ensuing pandemic was a major time consuming factor for 2009. A more detailed summary is provided below: The H1N1 Influenza outbreak in April of 2009 posed the first public health crisis that expanded to a global pandemic in a very short period. The outbreak hit the urban centers particularly hard at institutions like colleges and universities. As there was no vaccine available yet, prevention was the key to the public health response. Locally, confirmed cases were reported and public anxiety waned as the H1N1 flu strain was not as severe as first anticipated. Most cases involved those younger than 18 years of age but with normal flu symptoms and very low mortality rates. No school closures were necessary due to mass absenteeism. In the fall of 2009 as the second wave of the pandemic occurred, the H1N1 flu vaccine became available. Other portions of the country received the vaccine first as the northeast lagged in occurrences of the flu. Seasonal flu vaccine production was delayed due to the production of the H1N1 vaccine. This made for a challenging response to schedule and vaccinate the public when the vaccine manufacturing companies, the CDC and state governments could not promise dates of shipment. The H1N1 vaccine arrived in late November and commencement of vaccination occurred starting with pregnant women, families with infants and the schools. The public clinics would not occur until January of 2010. Two public seasonal flu clinics were held for our residents. The first clinic was restricted to high-risk person's age 50 years or older. The second clinic was open to the public 18 years of age and older. In all, 581 seasonal flu and 64 pneumonia immunizations were administered. We would like to thank all our Council on Aging, Triad and Medical Reserve Corps volunteers who helped create very smooth and orderly clinics, Christ the King Parish for use of their facility and the Visiting Nurses Association of Cape Cod. Notable commercial and residential projects of 2009 consisted of the addition of Bagel Haven which replaced Mashpee Bagel in Deer Crossing commercial condos and Creative Baking on Route 151. Both new businesses closed up after several months of operation. The following establishments also closed due to the hard economic times: Heather's/Simmer Restaurant, Sepia, Sugar& Spice Coffee Shop and Blockbuster Video. 126