Communicable Disease/TB/STD

Physicians and laboratories in Polk County report any communicable diseases to the Polk County Health Department for investigation. All reported communicable diseases are then investigated by our Nurse Epidemiologist. Follow-up is provided to reduce the transmission of these diseases. The CD nurse also works to provide education on disease identification and prevention.

The TB program provides TB testing for both adults and children. Clients with positive tests are referred for additional testing and treatment. The Community Health Nurse provides follow up care in the absence of another provider.

The Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) program provides diagnosis, treatment and prevention of sexually transmitted infections for both men and women. Please call (503) 623-8175 to schedule an appointment or for additional information.

Animal Bites and Rabies
Polk County Reporting of Animal Bites
Bats & Rabies (CDC)
Rabies (CDC)
Rabies Vaccination: Contact Salem Hospital SHAPES (Pharmacist: (503) 561-5719)
Reporting of Wild Animals Exhibiting Rabies-like Symptoms: Contact the Department of Fish and Wildlife at (541) 757-4186
Reporting Domestic Animal Bites
Healthy Pets, Healthy People

Bacterial-Borne Food and Diarrheal Illnesses
Polk County Environmental Health
Food Recalls
Campylobacteriosis
Salmonella
E Coli 0157
Shigella
Giardiasis

Influenza (Flu)
Seasonal Influenza
Oregon Public Health Flu Information and Clinic Locator

Insect/Tick-Related Illness & Infestations
Bed Bugs
Scabies
Head Lice
Body Lice
Lyme Disease
West Nile Virus
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Outbreak Investigation
Reporting Outbreaks in Nursing & Group Homes: (503) 623-8175
Norovirus (Norwalk-like)

Sexually Transmitted Disease
Polk County Family Planning/Women’s Health Clinic -- Appointments: (503) 623-8175
Polk County Immunization Clinic (Hepatitis A & B) -- Appointments: (503) 623-8175
Sexually Transmitted Disease
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis B
HIV/AIDS