Acute Communicable Disease Control - Frequently Asked Questions
6 FAQ(s) have been entered for this Program.
How do I report a disease?
Answer: Reporting information for healthcare professionals is available on our reporting webpage.
Links: Reporting Information
Who is required to report a communicable disease?
Answer: Medical doctors, osteopaths, veterinarians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse midwives, infection control practitioners, medical examiners, coroners, dentists, and administrators of health facilities and clinics knowing of a case or suspected case of a communicable disease are required to report it to the local health department (CCR, Title 17, Section 2500). In addition, anyone in charge of a public or private school, kindergarten, boarding school, or preschool also is required to report these diseases (Section 2508). Laboratories are required to report certain communicable diseases (Section 2505).
Links: Report a Disease
Who else might report a communicable disease?
Answer: Pharmacists, Animal/Vector Control staff, Emergency Medical personnel, etc. Private citizens are required to report suspected foodborne illnesses, even if they have not sought medical attention or had a true diagnosis. Please call the Morbidity/CD Reporting Unit at (888) 397-3993.
How do I report a foodborne illness or a complaint about a restaurant or other food source?
Answer: Visit the foodborne illness report page.
Links: Foodborne Illness Report Page
Where can I find information for healthcare facilities, including information for skilled nursing facilities.
Answer: Please visit our Healthcare Outreach page. This page also includes information on infection prevention in healthcare facilities including information on multidrug resistant infections.
Links: Healthcare Outreach Information
How do I report a mosquito problem or issue with stagnant water or a mosquito breeding site?
Answer: Mosquito surveillance and resolution of mosquito issues are handled by local Mosquito Abatement District services. Contact information is available on our WNV Environmental Indicators webpage.
Links: West Nile Virus Environmental Indicators