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Communicable Disease

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 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 
Partnership

Flu season is here!

The best way to prevent serious illness from the flu is by getting a shot. For a limited time, free updated Flu and COVID-19 vaccines are available to those who live and work in San Bernardino County! Getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19 is a safe and powerful tool to help prevent severe illness, doctor visits, hospitalizations, and even death.

Make an appointment for your vaccines at MyTurn.ca.gov.

CDS Location

451 E. Vanderbilt Way
San Bernardino, CA 92408
Phone: (800) 722-4794 (available during business hours)
After Hours Phone: (800) 472-2376 (available after hours, weekends, and holidays)
Fax: (909) 381-8474
Monday – Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.