- June 3, 2022: Wisconsin DHS Health Alert #45: Updated Recommendations for Adenovirus Testing and Reporting of Children with Acute Hepatitis of Unknown Etiology
- June 1, 2022: Wisconsin DHS Health Alert #44: Monkeypox: Recommendations for Detection and Reporting
- UPDATE: Starting July 1, 2022, infection or colonization with two new carbapenemase-producing MDROs and one multidrug-resistant fungal organism will be added as reportable communicable disease conditions in Wisconsin. As of July 1, confirmed and probable cases of the following are considered Category II reportable communicable diseases:
Carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CP-CRAB), P-03232b
Carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (CP-CRPA), P-03232c
- As of May 1, 2022, carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CP-CRE) is a Category II (rather than Category I) reportable communicable disease. CRE reporting in the National Healthcare Safety Network is no longer required.
- Additional info from DHS: Disease Reporting / Reportable Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
Direct CD Services Provided
Communicable Disease Investigation Follow-up (find out more about state law and reporting guidelines)- Immunizations
- Needle Exchange Program - LifePoint
- Health Education (health interviews, presentations)
Full list of direct services at Winnebago County Health Department
Communication
Our Communicable Disease Division, is on call 24/7 to respond to urgent public health issues. If you have any questions, please contact us.
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