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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.

Haemophilus influenzae type B infection

HIPAA

Influenza

Influenza Vaccine   

Lung Fluke

Measles

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Mumps Files

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Questions and Answers - Avian Influenza and Pandemic InfluenzaFrequently Asked Questions - About Mumps
[PDF file, last updated 3/23/2009]
Frequently Asked Questions - About Mumps - 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)

Swine Flu (Novel H1N1 Flu) updated

Typhus, murine (endemic)

West Nile Virus Information for Physicians

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CD Connection Newsletter - June 25, 2009
Summer is here, and so is West Nile Virus season!

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CD Connection Newsletter - March 20, 2009
Summary Report for the 2008 WNV Season

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2008 West Nile Virus Surveillance Summary

2008 West Nile Virus Surveillance Summary - PDF document

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

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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

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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

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

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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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