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Epidemiology is the study of the distribution and determinants of disease in a population. Public health epidemiologists monitor the health and illness of a population, investigate the factors that affect the community's health, and recommend interventions to reduce the risk of disease. Epidemiology is practiced in health departments daily and involves principles of surveillance, investigation, laboratory testing, data management and communication.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with the Virginia Department of Health\u2019s Division of Surveillance and Investigation (DSI), we provide surveillance, investigation, and follow up of communicable diseases that are reportable by medical providers and laboratories. Read more<\/a> information on disease reporting and control regulations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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District Epidemiology Voicemail:\u00a0 804-717-6440*\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Communicable Disease Fax Line:\u00a0 804-225-5202 or 804-706-2016<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

District Epidemiology Email:\u00a0 <\/span>chesterfield_epi@vdh.virginia.gov<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Emergency After-Hours Call Number:\u00a0 <\/span>(866)-531-3068<\/span><\/p>\n

*The district epidemiology phone is a monitored voicemail box. Leave a message with your name, number and reason for call and a member from the epidemiology team will return your call within 24 business hours.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Disease outbreaks should be reported to the local health department. Read more<\/a> information on reporting requirements.<\/p>\n

Use the links below to report a suspected outbreak at your facility. Don't see your facility listed? Leave a message at (804) 717-6440 or email chesterfield_epi@vdh.virginia.gov.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Online Resources<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Office of Epidemiology<\/span><\/a>
\nHome page for VDH\u2019s Office of Epidemiology.\u00a0 It will connect you with the Divisions of Surveillance and Investigation, Disease Prevention, Environmental Epidemiology, Immunization and Radiological Health.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Disease Regulation Information<\/span><\/a>
\nContains the complete regulations for disease reporting and control for Virginia.\u00a0 You will also find the reportable disease list, conditions reportable by laboratories, outbreak reporting requirements and the reporting form (Epi-1).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Disease Fact Sheets<\/span><\/a>
\nContains all of VDH's disease fact sheets. From head lice to whooping cough to West Nile Virus, this is the first stop for quick, reliable disease information. Fact sheets are also available here in Spanish.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Communicable Disease Chart for Schools and Child Care<\/span><\/a>
\nDirect link to the PDF.\u00a0 Make sure to review the footnotes at the bottom of this document.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Nursing Facility Regulations<\/span><\/a>
\nContains a line list of guidelines from VDH\u2019s Office of Licensure and Certification.\u00a0 Read the Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Facilities in Virginia.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

VDSS Assisted Living Facility Regulations<\/span><\/a>
\nContains information on regulations, <\/span>Code of Virginia<\/span><\/i>, application process, guidelines, forms, training and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CDC Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Describes core set of infection prevention and control practices that are required in all healthcare settings.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

EPA Registered Disinfectants<\/span><\/a>
\nContains listings of EPA registered antimicrobial products that are effective against HIV, Hepatitis B and C, Norovirus, MRSA and more.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

FDA Bad Bug Book<\/span><\/a>
\nProvides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogens and natural toxins<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

CDC Health Alert Network<\/span><\/a>
\nProvides recent and archived health alerts, advisories, updates and informational messages regarding vital health information.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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