Disease Prevention and Control (DP&C) works to prevent and control infectious (communicable) diseases through ongoing public health measures such as the following:
- Communicable disease investigations
- Education
- Infectious diseases information and resources
- Monitoring infectious disease occurrences
- Outbreak planning / disaster response
- Refugee health screening
- TB control
- Vaccination (see Immunizations Program)
How to report
For information about how to report a disease, possible outbreak, suspected foodborne or waterborne illness, see Emergency Reporting.
Resources