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Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Management

The Control of Infectious Diseases and Outbreak Management team works in the community to:

Investigate and manage cases of reportable diseases, including identification and management of contacts
Investigate enteric and respiratory outbreaks in the community and institutions such as long-term care homes, acute care facilities, retirement homes, schools, child care centres and others
Provide information about infectious and communicable diseases to the public and health care professionals
Develop and distribute educational material such as fact sheets, pamphlets, signs and manuals
Collaborate with external partners to increase awareness of legal requirements regarding reportable diseases and infection control measures implementation
Support local and provincial epidemiological surveillance and participate in multi-jurisdictional outbreak investigations

Outbreak Management

An outbreak is an increase, often sudden, in the number of cases of an infectious disease above what is normally expected in a specific place or group of people over a period of time. Investigation of outbreaks is necessary to understand, control and prevent the spread of diseases.

Resources for Institutions

Repatriation during and outbreak

Enteric

Respiratory

Resources for Child Care Centres

Outbreak Signage

During an outbreak, it is important to post signs notifying staff and visitors that your facility is having an outbreak and what precautions need to be taken to reduce the spread of the illness.

Institutions: