About Communicable Disease Section (CDS)
What We Do
The Communicable Disease Section (CDS) performs disease surveillance, implements infection control measures, and provides education designed to reduce or manage the rate of infectious diseases that are consistent with California law.
CDS programs and surveillance activities include:
- Tuberculosis Control Program
- Immunization Program
- Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) & HIV Surveillance
- General Epidemiology
- Healthcare-Associated Infections and Infection Control
Who We Serve
CDS provides a wide range of personalized services working directly with San Bernardino County residents who have communicable disease conditions and referring them to health care providers. CDS also works with schools and health care providers to boost immunization coverage for all ages.
How We Do It
CDS works to contain diseases by:
- Investigating reports of communicable diseases and outbreaks
- Providing case management services
- Facilitating lab testing to confirm the presence of disease
- Educating health providers and the public
- Monitoring disease trends
Contact CDS:
Phone: (800) 722-4794
Fax: (909) 381-8474
After Hours: (800) 472-2376 (available after hours, weekends, and holidays)
Business Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM