The Communicable Disease Team investigates disease reports and provides guidelines for treatment, prophylaxis, and infection control.
Explore Communicable Disease Control & Prevention Division Programs
Acute Communicable Diseases
The Acute Communicable Diseases Program works to promptly identify, prevent, and control infectious diseases that pose a threat to Alameda County’s public health, including vaccine-preventable agents, bacterial toxins, bioterrorism, and pandemics.
Chronic Hepatitis Program
A team of dedicated professionals who work with medical providers, community clinics, and nonprofits to assist residents in the screening, testing, and treatment of Hepatitis C.
Immunization Program
Get trusted vaccine guidance for every age, learn California school and childcare requirements, and find local ways to get vaccinated. Resources are also available for schools, providers, and community partners.
Perinatal Hepatitis B Program
The Perinatal Hepatitis B Program aims to stop the transmission of the Hepatitis B virus to newborn infants whose mothers are chronically infected.
Public Health Laboratory
The Public Health Laboratory provides testing services for the identification of microorganisms that cause disease including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
Sexual Health & Harm Reduction
Sexual health is an important part of life!
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