Communicable Disease Control
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Protect Yourself. Protect Your Community.
Central District Health’s team of epidemiologists within the Communicable Disease Control Program works to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in our communities.
What We Do
- Monitor disease trends and respond to outbreaks in Ada, Boise, Elmore, and Valley Counties.
- Conduct confidential case investigations for over 70 reportable diseases to identify potential sources of contamination and prevent further spread.
- Provide recommendations to healthcare providers, schools, and workplaces to reduce transmission and protect community health.
- Coordinate with partners during public health emergencies.
Key Topics
Disease Surveillance
- Healthcare providers
- Dashboard
Foodborne Illnesses
- Foodborne disease data
- Foodborne illness report
Raw Milk Information
- Data, risks, and what to consider before consuming raw milk
Respiratory Illnesses
- COVID-19, FLU, & RSV
- Respiratory disease data
Zoonotic Diseases
- Rabies & animal bites
- Vector-borne diseases
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases
- Vaccine-preventable diseases
Sexually Transmitted Infections & HIV
- Testing resources and prevention