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Which communicable diseases
are reportable?
When should I report?
Who should receive the report?
What information is required?
When should I report?
Most disease reports
should be submitted within five (5) working days of diagnosis, treatment,
or detection. However, some conditions must be reported within 24
hours or only during outbreaks.
Please see the
downloadable list for complete
reporting specifications and timelines.
Who should receive the report?
Reports should be sent to
the local health
agency (county or tribal health department or Indian
Health Service Unit) by mail, telephone, or fax.
What information is required?
Reports should include
the name and address of the institution reporting; number of ill
individuals; date and time of detection or onset of symptoms; number of
rooms, grades or classes affected; number of individuals at the
institution; and the reporter's name, address and telephone number.
Additionally, the report should include the following information about
each affected individual: name; date of birth or age; address and
telephone number; and whether the individual is a staff member or
student/child or resident. Submit mailed or faxed
reports on a Communicable Disease
Reporting form.
Which communicable
diseases are reportable?
See the downloadable reportable
disease list [75K PDF] for complete
specifications and timelines.
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