- How can I get to the Frequently Asked Questions Page?
- Answer: Follow the link below.
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ACDC FAQs
- Answer: Follow the link below.
- What are the most common diseases in Los Angeles?
- Answer: Visit the following links for actual numbers (The Public's Health, select the latest edition and go to last page) and descriptions (See Latest Edition of Annual Morbidity Report) of reportable communicable diseases.
- What shots do my kids need?
- Answer: See Immunization Schedule
- Who is required to report a communicable disease?
- Answer: Medical doctors, osteopaths, veterinarians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse midwives, infection control practitioners, medical examiners, coroners, dentists, and administrators of health facilities and clinics knowing of a case or suspected case of a communicable disease are required to report it to the local health department (CCR, Title 17, Section 2500). In addition, anyone in charge of a public or private school, kindergarten, boarding school, or preschool also is required to report these diseases (Section 2508). Laboratories are required to report certain communicable diseases (Section 2505).
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Report a Disease
- Answer: Medical doctors, osteopaths, veterinarians, podiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, nurse midwives, infection control practitioners, medical examiners, coroners, dentists, and administrators of health facilities and clinics knowing of a case or suspected case of a communicable disease are required to report it to the local health department (CCR, Title 17, Section 2500). In addition, anyone in charge of a public or private school, kindergarten, boarding school, or preschool also is required to report these diseases (Section 2508). Laboratories are required to report certain communicable diseases (Section 2505).
- Who else might report a communicable disease?
- Answer: Pharmacists, Animal/Vector Control staff, Emergency Medical personnel, etc. Private citizens are required to report suspected foodborne illnesses, even if they have not sought medical attention or had a true diagnosis. Please call the Morbidity/CD Reporting Unit at (213) 240-7941.
- How do I report a complaint (e.g., foodborne illness, restaurant problem)?
- Answer: Visit the Report-A-Problem page.
- What are some food safety tips?
- Answer: Visit FoodSafety.gov - a gateway Web site that provides links to selected government food safety-related information.
