The
Communicable Disease Program staff monitors all reportable communicable
diseases, investigates disease outbreaks, epidemics and analyzes disease
prevalence within Tillamook County. We also provide prevention information and
educational materials to schools, medical providers, and the public.
When someone in Tillamook
County tests positive for a reportable communicable disease, they are contacted
by our staff to assess the situation, determine potential exposure to others,
and assist them in obtaining necessary testing and treatment to limit the
severity of the illness and control the spread of the disease. Our epidemiology
staff works closely with clinicians throughout the community and State Public
Health officials in this effort. Immunizations are provided.
Specific
Communicable Diseases:
Testing
and treatment for latent or active tuberculosis (TB) is managed through
the Health Department. Patients are followed until treatment is completed.
Charges for services are on a sliding fee scale but all TB medications are given
to the client without charge.
Testing for HIV is
done in our clinic confidentially or anonymously by making an appointment.
Testing is also available for Hepatitis A, B and C. In some cases the Hepatitis
C test can be obtained at no cost.
Frequently Asked Questions (CDC site)
Oregon
AIDS Hotline
503-223-2437 or 800-777-2437
En
Español
(800)499-6940
For those
who think they have symptoms of, or have been exposed to a sexually
transmitted infection (STI), an appointment for screening can be scheduled
at any of our clinics. STI treatment is provided at the time of diagnosis with
medications kept at the clinic specifically for that purpose. Charges for
services are on a sliding fee scale, but STI medications are given to the client
without charge.
HIV/STD/Hep C (HCV
Advocate website)
Risk
Reduction Information for Injection Drug Users
VIH/ETS/Hep
C En Español (thebody.com)
The
Tillamook County Communicable Diseases Program staff is also actively involved
in emergency preparedness and response training, as well as surveillance for
potential bioterrorism agents. See our Emergency Preparedness site for further
information and resources.
To report a communicable disease, call (503) 842-3900 at any hour.
This page last updated on 06/23/2010 08:59 AM