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Disease Control and Prevention

The following is a listing of resources for controlling and preventing disease in our community, that are available through the many Public Health programs.

Ask a Nurse
To help community members get answers to questions about communicable diseases, the Disease Control unit provides an online Ask a Disease Control Nurse form.

H1N1 (Swine) Flu
Novel influenza A (H1N1) is a new flu virus of swine origina that was first detected in April 2009. Information for the community and for health providers is available.

Hepatitis C Information
To educate our local community about Hepatitis C, the Department of Health Services has collected information for the local community and for health providers.

HIV Testing
Confidential HIV testing in Sonoma County is now more widely available than ever before.

Immunizations
The Public Health Clinics offer immunizations for children and adults.

Influenza (The Flu)
Influenza, also known as the flu, is a contagious disease that is caused by the influenza viruses. Find out how to protect yourself and your family from this disease.

Lyme Disease Information
To educate our local community about Lyme Disease, the Department of Health Services has collected information for the local community and for health providers.

Norovirus Information
To educate our local community about norovirus, the Department of Health Services has collected information for the local community and for health providers.

STD Testing
The Public Health Clinics offer diagnosis and treatment of all reportable Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs).

West Nile Virus Information
WNV is transmitted to humans and animals through a mosquito bite. Find out how to protect yourself and your family from this disease.