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Disease Reporting, Guidance, and Conditions

Communicable Disease & Public Health Clinical Programs

Resources to help health care providers, schools, community partners and residents understand how to identify, report and respond to communicable diseases and other public health concerns. These services support timely reporting, clear prevention guidance and coordinated response to protect individuals and the broader community.

Communicable Disease Control & Prevention

Communicable Disease Control & Prevention works to prevent the spread of communicable diseases, such as measles and COVID-19. It responds to disease outbreaks, supports disease investigations and contact tracing, and provides information to health care providers, schools, businesses and the public.

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STI/HIV Community Board

Learn about the STI/HIV Community Board, which works to advise and guide public health initiatives in the county.

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Guidance and Resources for Clinicians & Partners

We have resources for clinicians, schools, hospitals, long-term care facilities and childcare facilities on infection control practices, including guidelines for managing communicable diseases in healthcare settings.

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Flu and other Respiratory Diseases

Find information on preventing and managing respiratory illnesses like influenza and RSV, safety tips and local health alerts in San Mateo County.

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Viral Hepatitis

Get an overview of the types of viral hepatitis, including prevention, testing and treatment options for individuals at risk.

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Measles

Learn about the symptoms, transmission and vaccination guidelines for measles to prevent outbreaks in the community.

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Pertussis

Get information on pertussis (whooping cough), including symptoms, vaccination recommendations and how to protect infants and vulnerable populations.

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West Nile Virus

Find information on West Nile Virus in San Mateo County, including prevention tips, reporting procedures and current surveillance data.

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COVID-19

Find the latest updates on COVID-19 in San Mateo County, including vaccination clinics, testing sites, safety guidelines and local health orders.

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Mpox

Information on Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), including symptoms, prevention and how to seek care or report cases in San Mateo County.

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Health Alerts, Advisories & Updates

Find timely updates on emerging health concerns, seasonal disease trends, health advisories and reports for San Mateo County.

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