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May 16, 2008

Division of Surveillance and Disease Control LogoWest Virginia Bureau for Public Health (BPH)
Division of Surveillance and Disease Control's
Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program (IDEP)

The West Virginia Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program manages potential communicable disease threats to the public's health through provision of technical assistance, investigations, education, and prevention programs.

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Disease Reporting
West Virginia Reportable Disease Manual
Information on Infectious Diseases
Disease Surveillance
Training and Resources
Health Alerts, Advisories and News Releases
Whats New on IDEP's Website
Go to WVEDSS

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Health Alerts, Advisories, and News Releases

  1. WV HAN Advisory0015-05-13-08 Heparin Recall--US FDA
  2. Arbovirus Surveillance Season Start-up Memo (May 1, 2008)
  3. Talkingpoints for Measles Outbreak 2008
  4. CDC provides an excellent sheet on what constitutes a rabies exposure
  5. CDC Alert on Adverse Effects Associated with Consuming "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"
  6. CDC Health Advisory #00273 A Measles Outbreak (04/03/2008)
  7. CDC Health Advisory #00272 Alert on Ricin (3/02/2008)
  8. CDC Health Advisory #00271 Influenza Antiviral Use for Persons at High Risk for Influenza Complications or Who Have Severe Influenza Illness (3/02/2008)
  9. CDC Health Advisory #00270 Revised Directions for Using Rabies Immune Globulin (Human)(03/02/2008)
  10. CDC Health Advisory #000268
  11. CDC Health Advisory #000269
  12. Close-out of 2007 cases (02/29/2008)
  13. MRSA Information for Schools and Parents -- PDF (10/17/2007)

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Whats new on the IDEP website?

  • Web Updates 2008 (by month)

  • West Virginia Rabies Strain Types


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    Disease Reporting

    Link to the West Virginia Reportable Disease Table

    What diseases need to be reported in West Virginia?

    How do I report diseases?

    Reporting diseases is as easy as 1-2-3!

    1. Refer to the West Virginia Reportable Disease Protocols and Investigation Forms found in the Reportable Disease Protocol Manual
    2. Complete appropriate forms and a West Virginia Reportable Disease Card (Referred to as the "Yellow Card").
    3. Send the completed card to your local health department

    For additional information on reporting disease call the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program at 
    (304) 558-5358.

    What is the law on reporting disease and confidentiality in West Virginia?

    Current information concerning West Virginia Title 64 Legislative Rule, known as the West Virginia Reportable Disease Rule.

    West Virginia Reportable Disease Manual
    Protocols and Investigation Forms

    Information concerning the HIPAA Privacy Rule, and how it relates to reportable diseases, events, and conditions in West Virginia.

    Why do case investigation?

    Information on investigating cases of infectious disease.

    CDC Case Definitions

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    Information on Infectious Diseases

    Link to the A to Z Index of Reportable Diseases

    The link at the left contains a list of diseases, their causes, symptoms, and steps that can be taken to avoid contracting and/or spreading the disease. The information was prepared by the West Virginia Bureau for Public Health, Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program. Call (304) 558-5358 if you have additional questions.

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    Disease Surveillance

    Graphic for the Disease Surveillance Website

    View a map of West Virginia's Surveillance Regions
    and get contact information for the current regional epidemiologists.

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    Training and Resources

    A link to IDEP's training page.

    The link at the left contains information on upcoming training events offered by the West Virginia Division of Surveillance and Disease Control. Materials are provided for current and past training events to assist those who can not attend the workshops.

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    West Virginia Bureau for Public Health
    Division of Surveillance and Disease Control
    Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program
    350 Capitol Street, Room 125
    Charleston, WV 25301-3715
    Phone: 304.558.5358 or 1.800.423.1271
    Fax: 304.558.6335

    This page was last updated 03/24/2008.

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