Communicable disease, that is, diseases that are spread person-to-person, are important to public health. The Communicable Disease Control staff in each county health department can help find and prevent contagious diseases to help protect the health of the public.
Communicable Disease Services :
The following communicable disease related services are available at each health department:
- Testing and evaluation of disease
- Treatment of identified infection with recommendations to protect your family or other close contacts.
Other regular activities of public health include:
- Surveillance and Investigation of reportable communicable diseases
- Working with hospitals, physicians and labs to report certain diseases
- Educating and informing the public