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.
Health alerts, advisories, and updates
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| December 10, 2024 | Advisory | H5N1 Bird Flu - Updated Status and Provider Recommendations |
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| October 10, 2024 | Advisory | Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda and Implications for Santa Clara County Providers |
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| June 14, 2024 | Advisory | Shigella Outbreak Associated with Homeless Encampments in San Jose |
| September 15, 2023 | Update | Resource for patients seeking continued opioid or benzodiazepine therapy |
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| August 28, 2023 | Advisory | Outbreak of Aeromonas skin infections associated with athletic event in Sonoma County |
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| July 10, 2023 | Advisory | Benzathine Penicillin G shortage |
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The County of Santa Clara Health Officer occasionally issues official guidance to inform medical professionals about important public health issues.
Syndromic surveillance reporting for promoting interoperability
Health care facilities may contact the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department if they are interested in submitting data to participate in local syndromic surveillance as part of Medicare’s Promoting Interoperability Program.