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Communicable Disease Reporting

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​What is a communicable disease?
A communicable, or infectious, disease is an illness spread by coming in contact with an infected someone or something. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites are the most common organisms causing communicable disease. These illnesses can be passed from person (or animal) to person through direct contact with body fluids, ingesting contaminated food or water, breathing contaminated air, or by the bite of an infected animal.


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​Disease investigation and prevention of outbreaks are among the highest priorities of the Tuscarawas County Health Department due to the fact it is an important part of protecting the public's health. Our goal is to prevent and reduce transmission of all communicable disease through a system of surveillance, control and education. Certain diseases, called reportable communicable diseases are required by law (Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 3703-3-01 through 3701-3-31) to be reported to the local health department. Our Epidemiologist contacts the primary care provider, patient, and/or family in an attempt to determine how the disease was contracted and to teach how to prevent further spread of the disease.

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The Infectious Disease Control Manual (IDCM) and Communicable Disease Rules 3703-3-01 through 3701-3-31 of the Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) are designed to be a reference for health departments, hospitals, laboratories and physicians in Ohio for guidance on who should report, when to report, how to report, and where to report confirmed and suspected infectious diseases. The Tuscarawas County Health Department (TCHD) has complied a self-study tool to familiarize individuals in our community who may have to report such infection or disease. 

Contact Us:
(330) 343-5555 x1310 or x1810

You may report a communicable disease by contacting us at 330-343-5555 x1320 or x1890 or completing the form below.

    Communicable Disease Reporting Form 
    The person reporting the disease should place their first and last name in the boxes below. In the comment section please place patient name, date of birth, disease being reported, and contact number for the physician or medical office.                   All information is forwarded to a secure email and is confidential.

Submit

Resources

Self Study Tool for Reporting
Disease Chart
Communicable Disease Laws
Infection Disease Manual

2022 Communicable Disease Annual Report

Full Report - COMING SOON
For previous Communicable Disease Annual Reports, visit our Current Reports Page and scroll to the bottom:
Previous Reports

  • Home
  • COVID 19
    • COVID-19 Vaccine >
      • COVID-19 Vaccine Information
  • Environmental Health
    • Animal Bite Investigation >
      • Rabies Surveillance
    • Camps, RV, and Recreation Parks
    • Food Safety Program >
      • Food Service / Retail Food Establishment Complaint Form
    • Mosquito Control
    • Nuisances >
      • Mold
      • Bed Bugs
      • Ticks
    • Public Swimming Pools and Spas
    • Solid Waste Program
    • Tattoo and Body Piercing Program
    • Water Safety Program (Well and Septic) >
      • Operation and Maintenance Program
      • Water Pollution Control Loan Fund
  • Community Health Services
    • CMH-Children with Medical Hanidcaps
    • Communicable Disease Reporting >
      • TB Control Unit
    • Immunizations
    • Reproductive Health and Wellness
    • Rural Health Clinic
    • Clinic Forms
  • Prevention Services
    • Car Seat Program
    • Cribs for Kids Program
    • Emergency Preparedness >
      • Medical Reserve Corp (MRC)
      • Preparedness Tips
    • Project DAWN >
      • Request A Naloxone Kit
    • Safe Beginnings
    • Safe Communities
    • Tobacco Use Prevention >
      • Ask, Advise, Refer
  • Vital Statistics
    • Birth & Death Certificates
  • Promotion and Community Relations
    • Press Releases
  • WIC (Women, Infant and Children)
  • Employment
  • About Us
    • District Advisory Council
    • Board of Health
    • Administration
    • Public Health Accreditation
    • Current Reports
    • Annual Reports 1940-Present
  • Contact Us
  • Employee Portal
    • Employee Information
    • Employee Question/Suggestion Box
    • Employee Directory
    • Personnel Policy Manual
    • Workforce Development >
      • New Employee Trainings
      • Annual Trainings
    • TCHD Position Descriptions
    • Performance Indicators
    • Policies & Procedures
    • TCHD Forms >
      • Accounting & Billing Forms
      • Branding Documents
      • Department Wide Forms
      • Clinic Forms
      • Environmental Health Forms
    • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) & Performance Management (PM)
    • After Action Reports
    • EH Records