A
communicable disease or condition may be transmitted directly or indirectly from
person to person. Communicable disease outbreaks and risks
usually receive widespread media attention and community interest.
The Department of Health is the first agency to be contacted when
conditions point to communicable diseases. Each case is individually
investigated.
The staff at the Baker County Health
Department is trained to assess, evaluate, and monitor reports of
communicable diseases to prevent epidemics. This helps to control
outbreaks of disease, and minimize the threat to individuals, family
members , and the entire community.
To report a disease/condition in Baker
County, or for more information, call
904.259.6291 ext 2276
