Communicable Disease Control
For general information about H1N1, please call 800-978-3040 (Monday through Friday 8:00am to 6:00pm)
Services -
Immunization - for vaccine preventable diseases to children, adults and foreign travelers. Annual review of immunization records of school children.
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Clinic - exams and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and other communicable disease (lice, scabies, etc).
STD Epidemiology - contact tracing and partner notification for persons with STD's.
CD Control - investigation and monitoring of all cases of reportable communicable diseases and their contacts and control activities.
Tuberculosis Control - testing, case management and medication for individuals exposed to TB.
HIV/AIDS - testing and counseling for HIV disease, special outreach programs for gay/bisexual men and intravenous drug users. Community and school education programs. Wellness program for HIV+ clients provides medical, dental and education services, and Ryan White Care Act dollars provide funds for medical, dental and drug services.
Who is served: All citizens of Jackson County.
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