Q: What is the #1 way to prevent infectious disease for yourself and your family? 
A: Wash your hands!

Don't spread disease when you cough or sneeze!  Cover with your sleeve!

The Coughsafe site has a video about sneezing safely.
(click on Windows Media Player or Apple Quicktime on the Coughsafe web page to see the video)
Cover your mouth with your sleeve to cough or sneeze to keep germs off your hands.

Diseases A-Z List

This list has basic information about many common communicable diseases.

has basic information about many common communicable diseases.has basic information about many common communicable diseases.

Methecillin-Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA) information can be found on our MRSA page.

Food Borne Illness

Many germs that make us sick can live in our food.  Use safe kitchen practices to keep your food healthy.
If you are concerned about food safety, contact the nurse at (614) 645-1791.
A food borne illness questionnaire (coming soon to the website) can be completed and FAXed to (614) 645-1620.

Communicable Disease Reporting System (CDRS)  --Communicable Disease Reporting for Columbus and Franklin County

Medical Reserve Corps  --volunteer your skills during an emergency
    Sign up for the local MRC