This information has been gathered together for your assistance and education. If you believe something has been posted in error please contact the district epidemiologist by phone or email. Any recommendations made here should not replace instructions from your doctor or medical professional.
Diseases will always represent a formidable challenge to public health officials and healthcare professionals who strive to identify, investigate and prevent them. We continue to work towards discovering and sharing the latest disease information. Find more here!
Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in a population. Applied public health epidemiologists monitor the health and illness of population, investigate the factors that affect the community’s health, and recommend interventions to minimize the risk of disease.
Epidemiology is practiced in health departments daily, with the overall goal of disease prevention and control. In CSHD the practice of applied public health epidemiology involves principles of surveillance, investigation, laboratory testing, data management and communication.
Many data sources are used to monitor diseases and health-related conditions. These data are compiled and analyzed to highlight potential trends or patterns. VDH uses this information to provide guidance in preventing the spread disease. Find more here!
Online Resources
Office of Epidemiology
Home page for VDH’s Office of Epidemiology. It will connect you with the Divisions of Surveillance and Investigation, Disease Prevention, Environmental Epidemiology, Immunization and Radiological Health
Disease Regulation Information
Contains the complete regulations for disease reporting and control for the Commonwealth of Virginia. You will also find the reportable disease list, conditions reportable by laboratories, outbreak reporting requirements and the reporting form (Epi-1). Last revised March 28th, 2011.
Communicable Disease Chart for Schools
Direct link to the PDF. Make sure to review the footnotes at the bottom of this document. Last revised November 1st, 2011. More information can be found in the VDOE School Health Guidelines (located at the bottom of the page).
Nursing Facility Regulations
Contains a line list of guidelines from VDH’s Office of Licensure and Certification. The Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities in Virginia can be found here.
VDSS Assisted Living Facility Regulations
Contains information on regulations, Code of Virginia, application process, guidelines, forms, training and more.
EPA Registered Disinfectants
Contains listings of EPA registered antimicrobial products that are effective against HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Norovirus, MRSA and more.
FDA Bad Bug Book
Provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogens and natural toxins
CDC Health Alert Network
Provides recent and archived health alerts, advisories, updates and informational messages regarding vital health information.
District Epidemiologist
Jonathan Falk
1414 N. Augusta St.
P.O. Box 2126
Staunton, VA 24402
Phone: 540-332-7830
Fax: 540-885-0149
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