Communicable-Disease

KCHD Communicable Disease services include:

Communicable disease investigation and surveillance
Community education presentations and programs
Immunizations for children and adults
Sexually transmitted disease surveillance and investigation
Tuberculosis (TB) prevention and treatment, education and counseling

Reporting Diseases

The Kane County Health Department's epidemiologists safeguard the health of our community by tracking, analyzing, and addressing the patterns and causes of diseases. They are dedicated to understanding health trends, responding to infectious disease outbreaks, and providing the insights necessary to prevent future health crises using the latest in data analysis and field investigation to inform public health decisions and promote wellness in Kane County.

Medical professionals in Kane County are required to report specific diseases to the health department's epidemiologist, so that they may be tracked and actions taken when outbreaks occur.

Reportable Communicable Diseases

A list of diseases is available for use by health care professionals, including reporting instructions.
Reportable Communicable Diseases Poster (color)
Reportable Communicable Diseases Poster (black and white)

Report Public Threats in Kane County Poster - Where to report emerging infectious disease, naturally occurring outbreaks and potential bioterrorism.

For Information & Reporting call 630-208-3801.

State of Illinois Administrative Code on Communicable Diseases

CD & STD Reporting Webinar for Providers

School Health and Reporting