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Communicable Disease Prevention
Published on: 2/2/2012 12:00 AM
The Public Health Department investigates and responds to infectious and communicable disease, as well as potential outbreaks in the community.  
 
Disease Prevention Information 
A wide variety of up to date information can be found at the following websites regarding diseases and prevention.
California Department of Public Health, Diseases and Conditions (A-Z)
Center for Disease Control, Diseases and Conditions (A-Z)
 
            Pertussis (Whooping Cough) has recently been circulating in our area. 
            See the following information to help prevent the spread of this disease:
 
                Pertussis: School Community-wide Letter 3.01.13.pdf                 
                Pertussis: School and Activities Exclusion Recommendations 2.28.13.pdf

 

                      CDC - Pertussis Website
 
                      CDPH - Pertussis Website
 
 
 
Reporting Communicable Disease
Forms for provider use to assist in reporting communicable diseases can be downloaded in PDF format.
Communicable Disease Reporting Forms
 
 
 
Other Resources 
 
 
 
Health & Human Services Agency
Nevada County Public Health Department
500 Crown Point Circle, Suite 110
Grass Valley CA 95945
Phone: 530-265-1450
 
 
Tex Ritter
Interim Public Health Director
Public Health

Hours: 8am-5pm M-F
Phone: 530.265.1450
Fax: 530.271.0894
public.health@co.nevada.ca.us