Outbreaks

Notifiable Disease reporters must report "Outbreaks of any kind" and "Cases of potential public health importance" to the Infectious Diseases & Outbreaks Division within 24 hours, see REPORT Notifiable Diseases. An outbreak is defined as two or more similarly ill persons who live in different households and have a common exposure. A case of potential public health importance is determined by the reporting healthcare provider. To report an outbreak or a case of public health importance, submit a REPORT Card. Underlined diseases link to one-page flyer for educational purposes.

Additional Outbreak Resources

• CDC: Legionella
• Outbreak Investigation Actions
• New Guidelines for the Prevention and Management of Norovirus Outbreaks
• Norovirus Outbreak Control Resource Toolkit
• Bureau of Clinical Laboratories' Lab Slips
• Stool Collection Procedures for Patients
• Acute Foodborne Gastroenteritis Reference Table
• Exclusion and Readmission Criteria for Communicable Diseases in Schools and Childcare Centers