Disease surveillance is important to detect potential outbreaks of illness within Morgan County. Communicable Disease staff verify reports of diseases, outbreaks and conduct investigations on reportable diseases in Illinois.
Communicable Disease programs serve as a community resource the general public, schools and day cares as well as community and medical entities regarding infectious diseases, infection control and prevention and pandemic preparedness.
Communicable Disease programs serve as a resource for all reportable diseases in Illinois*
*Cases of Tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections are reported directly to separate divisions at IDPH. Click here for more information.