Report diseases

Healthcare providers and other individuals and organizations, such as laboratories, are required to report certain illnesses to the local health department. For information on reporting requirements and instructions on how to report, refer to the options below.

COVID-19
HIV and AIDS
Suspected or confirmed tuberculosis cases
Perinatal hepatitis B
Infectious diseases and other reportable conditions
Lead exposure

Health alerts, advisories, and updates

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June 14, 2024AdvisoryShigella Outbreak Associated with Homeless Encampments in San Jose
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September 15, 2023UpdateResource for patients seeking continued opioid or benzodiazepine therapy
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August 28, 2023AdvisoryOutbreak of Aeromonas skin infections associated with athletic event in Sonoma County
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July 10, 2023AdvisoryBenzathine Penicillin G shortage
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May 22, 2023UpdatePrevent Mpox transmission in summer 2023 
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The County of Santa Clara Health Officer occasionally issues official guidance to inform medical professionals about important public health issues.

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Black Infant Health

Information for civil surgeons

The Black Infant Health program aims to reduce infant mortality and ensures mothers have healthy pregnancies.

Public Health Laboratory

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Request lab tests and other services from our state-of-the-art facility.

Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program

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We investigate all reports of persons with confirmed or suspected TB disease in the County and provide case management services and consultation to our medical partners.

Women, Infants and Children nutrition program

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The Women, Infant and Children program gives free healthy eating support to pregnant people, new parents, and children up to age five.

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​California Children's Services (CCS)

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​California Children's Services provides case management and funding for the diagnosis and treatment of qualifying medical conditions.

Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program

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CPSP offers obstetric, psychosocial, nutrition, and health education services, and related case coordination during pregnancy and for up to 60 days postpartum.

Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP)

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CHDP providers help to detect and prevent health problems among children and youth from low-to-moderate-income families.

Immunization

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Get provider and patient resources to help protect our community from vaccine-preventable diseases.