Acute Communicable Diseases
The Acute Communicable Diseases Program works to promptly identify, prevent, and control infectious diseases that pose a threat to Alameda County’s public health, including vaccine-preventable agents, bacterial toxins, bioterrorism, and pandemics.
Avian Flu
H5N1 Avian Influenza or "bird flu” is a type of influenza virus that primarily affects birds.
Community Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation (CAPE)
The Community Assessment, Planning, and Evaluation (CAPE) Unit conducts data analysis and evaluation for the Alameda County Public Health Department (ACPHD) as well as for policymakers, partner organizations, and Alameda County residents.
COVID-19
Find the latest COVID-19 information and ways to protect yourself against COVID-19.
Hantavirus
Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is an uncommon respiratory disease caused by hantaviruses.
HIV / AIDS
The Office of HIV Care and Prevention funds HIV care services including core medical and support services in order to increase access to high-quality HIV services for people with HIV and improve viral load suppression rates.
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious illness with a rash caused by a virus.
MPox
Mpox — pronounced /m·pox/ — is formerly known as Monkeypox. Mpox is a rare disease that is caused by infection with the Mpox virus. Mpox can cause fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, and a rash.
MRSA
Methicillin-resistant S. Aureus (MRSA or ´mersa') are staph bacteria commonly found on the skin and in the nose of healthy people.
Norovirus
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and is the most common cause of gastroenteritis (inflammation in the stomach and intestines).
Public Health Laboratory
The Public Health Laboratory provides testing services for the identification of microorganisms that cause disease including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.
Rabies
Rabies is a serious infection of the nervous system caused by the Rabies virus.
Seasonal Influenza
Influenza (the Flu) is a serious disease caused by influenza A or B viruses, mainly during the Fall and Winter. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death.
Shigellosis
Shigellosis is an intestinal illness caused by a group of bacteria called SHIGELLA.
Tuberculosis (TB)
Program staff assist clients and families in understanding TB, ensuring access to appropriate care, medication adherence, contact tracing, and providing support for various needs such as Medi-Cal, housing, food, transportation, and more.
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers
Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of diseases that are caused by several distinct families of viruses. Ebola and Marburg diseases are both VHFs.
West Nile Virus
West Nile Virus (WNV) is transmitted to humans and animals through mosquitoes and can rarely cause a potentially serious illness.
Zika
Zika virus is mostly transmitted to people via Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes.
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