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Working with health care providers, schools, and childcare staff, the program investigates confirmed and suspected cases of reportable diseases.
Surveillance, or the collection and analysis of data from infected and exposed individuals, helps to identify the cause of diseases to prevent and control their spread. Communicable diseases can be passed from person to person. Some examples are pertussis or whooping cough, measles, tuberculosis and hepatitis.
Learn more about how to keep yourself and the community healthy with the help of the Communicable Disease Program.
A complete list of reportable diseases is available >>
Fees and Eligibility
There are no fees associated with communicable disease surveillance and investigation.
Most of the services provided in the Communicable Disease program are for residents of DeKalb County, unless otherwise noted.
| Phone: | 815-748-2467 |
| Fax: | 815-748-2440 |
Frequently Asked Question
Q. Are there doctors in the Communicable Disease program?
A. Nurses and other public health professionals provide services. There are no doctors, and we do not provide sick care. However, we can link you with local healthcare providers and other community resources.
Links
Stop and Report .pdf
Bed Bugs
Head Lice - IDPH
Head Lice -DeKalb County's Statement Position .pdf
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