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Communicable Diseases

The mission of the Bureau of Communicable Disease (BCD) is to prevent and control designated communicable diseases and illnesses in Alabama. BCD consists of the following divisions:

Report Infectious Diseases

Effective April 2024, the Notifiable Disease Rules (Chapter 420-4-1) have been updated.

To report a 4-hour "presumptive" infectious disease, call 1-800-338-8374.

To report a 24-hour "presumptive" or 3-day standard disease, complete the online report card:

Reportable Diseases/Conditions in Alabama 

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Reportable Diseases and Conditions in Alabama (Appendix 1)

Reportable Laboratory Test Results and Submission of Clinical Materials

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Reportable Diseases and Conditions in Alabama (Appendix 2)

Resources

CDC offers free CE for their Clinician Outreach Communication Activity (COCA) Conference Call.





Page last updated: May 10, 2024