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Communicable Disease
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Preventing and controlling communicable disease is a core public health function. We receive reports from healthcare providers, labs, schools, childcare centers, and hospitals to identify disease trends and investigate outbreaks. WAC 246-100 and WAC 246-101 adopted under Chapter 43.20 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) authorizes the health department to protect the well-being of the public by investigating and controlling communicable diseases. We work with healthcare providers and community partners to reduce illness by taking the following actions:
- Investigate notifiable conditions reported by health professionals and
- Provide education on how to prevent infections.
- Conduct surveillance for notifiable conditions.
- Serve as a resource for healthcare providers, childcare centers, and school districts.
- Educate the public, policymakers, and community groups.
Provider Resources Page
Visit our Provider Resources Webpage for current information on disease reporting, disease trends, and prevention steps for healthcare providers, long-term care facilities, school districts, and other community partners.
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Provider Resources
Emerging Disease Information
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Immunizations
Information About Getting Immunized
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Hepatitis
Hepatitis Information & Resources
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Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis Information and Resources
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Rabies
Rabies Information & Resources from the CDC
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Infection Control
CDC Disease Control and Prevention
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Handwashing
Clean Hands Save Lives
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Travelers' Health
Staying Safe While Your Traveling
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Confidential Fax
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Megan Works, RN
Community Health Manager
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Shannon FitzMaurice, RN
ABCD -STI-Public Health Nurse
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Jen Krenz, MS, MPH
STI - Community Health Specialist III
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Melanie Davis, RN BSN
TB Coordinator - North Whidbey
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Mary Brennan, RN
Public Health Nurse - South Whidbey
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Contact After Hours
Public Health Director