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Communicable Disease News  (CD Connection)

Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR)
The Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR) form was designed for use in reporting communicable diseases/conditions to Orange County Public Health. The CMR may be downloaded from this website and freely copied.

It is important that you report notifiable diseases/conditions to the county where the patient resides so that appropriate follow-up can occur. For diseases/conditions that are reportable and specified methods and time frames for reporting, please see the List of Reportable Diseases.

HIPAA

Influenza

Influenza Vaccine   

Lung Fluke

Measles

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Mumps Files

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Preventing Mumps in Colleges and the Community
[pdf file, last updated 6/19/2006]
Preventing Mumps in Colleges and the Community - PDF file
Preventing Transmission of Mumps in Healthcare Settings - ACIP recommendations about vaccination of healthcare workers.
[PDF file, last updated 5/25/2006]
Preventing Transmission of Mumps in Healthcare Settings - PDF file
Questions and Answers - Avian Influenza and Pandemic InfluenzaFrequently Asked Questions - About Mumps
[PDF file, last updated 4/21/2006]
Frequently Asked Questions - About Mumps - PDF file
nurse photoAdvisory for health care providers
For Physicians and Health Care Providers
[PDF file, last updated 4/25/2006]
Advisory for health care providers - PDF file

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Paragonimus

Postexposure Prophylaxis Information

Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib)
Hepatitis A Pertussis
Hepatitis B Rabies
Hepatitis C Meningococcal infection

Reportable Disease Information
California Code of Regulations, Title 17, Section 2500, mandates that certain communicable and non-communicable diseases/conditions be reported to the local health department using specified methods and time frames. The List of Reportable Diseases, which summarizes disease reporting requirements, may be downloaded from this website and freely copied.

It is important that you report notifiable diseases/conditions to the county where the patient resides so that appropriate follow-up can occur. The Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR) form may be used to report notifiable diseases/conditions to Orange County Public Health. 

Reporting other than communicable diseases

Reporting to other Counties

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Typhus, murine (endemic)

West Nile Virus Information for Physicians

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CD Connection Newsletter - August 25, 2008
West Nile Virus activity high in Orange County!

Download CD Connection Newsletter - 8-25-2008 - PDF document

WNV Healthcare Provider Notice
County of Orange Health Care Agency Notice of West Nile Virus Human Infections Occurring in Orange County -
July 2008

West Nile Virus Healthcare Provider Notice - PDF version

West Nile Virus:   Guidance for Physicians
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

link - How do I choose an  insect repellent?

West Nile Case History Form 2008
This case history form is required for testing
(specimens will not be tested without this form)

West Nile Case History Form - PDF version

Clinical trials for treatment of West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease - September 8, 2008

Notice of Clinical trials for treatment of West Nile Virus Neuroinvasive Disease - PDF version link - How do I choose an  insect repellent?

West Nile Virus disease during pregnancy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

link - How do I choose an  insect repellent?

Interim Guidelines for the Evaluation of Infants Born to Mothers Infected With West Nile Virus During Pregnancy
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CD Connection Newsletter - May 21st, 2008
West Nile Virus season is here

Download CD Connection Newsletter - 05-21-2008 - PDF document

CD Connection Newsletter - January 7th, 2008 Summary Report for the 2007 West Nile Virus (WNV) Season

Download CD Connection Newsletter - 01-07-2008 - PDF document

CD Connection Newsletter - September 21st, 2007 West Nile Virus (WNV) Update

download CD Connection Newsletter - September, 2007 - PDF document

July 31st, 2007 - First 2007 Orange County Human West Nile Virus (WNV) Infection Reported!

download CD Connection Newsletter - July 31, 2007 - PDF document

CD Connection Newsletter - June 2007
WNV Season is here
West Nile File update October 27, 2006 - PDF file
The West Nile File (newsletter archive)

2006
2005

West Nile Virus Disease now Reportable
in Orange County
(7/29/04)

West Nile Virus Disease now Reportable in Orange County - PDF file

West Nile Virus in Orange County (7/29/04)
Letter to Physicians regarding West Nile Virus

Letter to Physicians regarding West Nile Virus - PDF file

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