Communicable Diseases

Communicable diseases and outbreaks are those that can be spread from person to person, by air, water, soil, food, or on common surfaces. They are required to be reported to local health departments for the purpose of preventing spread in the community. For more information on reporting requirements and the Cincinnati Health Department's Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Unit, click here
 

Cincinnati Health Department operates a Communicable Disease Prevention and Control Unit that investigates all reports received, with the exception of the following that are investigated by the Hamilton County Health Department: Sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and drug overdoses. You can find more about those specific county programs at https://www.hamiltoncountyhealth.org/

 

Reports

 

Five Year Communicable Disease Summary, 2017-2021


If you need additional information or archived reports, please contact the Communicable Disease Unit at 513-357-7462, Monday - Friday from 8:00 - 5:00 p.m.