The Kane County Health Department's communicable disease staff safeguard the health of our community by tracking, analyzing, and addressing the patterns and causes of diseases. They are dedicated to understanding health trends, responding to infectious disease outbreaks, and providing the insights necessary to prevent future health crises using the latest in data analysis and field investigation to inform public health decisions and promote wellness in Kane County.
Diseases and Conditions
Long-Term Care Facility Resources
Infection Control Resources
School and Daycare Health Resources
Tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment and education
Reporting Diseases
Medical professionals in Kane County are required to report specific diseases to the health department so that they may be tracked and actions taken when outbreaks occur. A list of diseases is available for use by health care professionals, including reporting instructions. For Information & Reporting call 630-208-3801.
Illinois Disease Surveillance System (IDSS) Guidance and Training Resources
Communicable Disease Surveillance Forms
Babesiosis Field Form
Lyme Disease Field Form
MDRO Healthcare Facility Encounter Form
STI Treatment Codes
Varicella Case Report
Communicable Disease Newsletters
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Email KCHD Communicable Disease Staff
