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State Government Agencies/Departments | Rhode Island Department of Health-Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology

3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908

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Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30

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Description

Monitor reportable infectious diseases: Identify newly diagnosed cases reportable under Rhode Island law and analyze trends in newly diagnosed cases. Locate people who have been exposed to infectious diseases and contact them and guide them to action. Control disease outbreaks, plan public health responses to outbreaks of infectious disease and react swiftly to contain outbreaks with healthcare providers in the community.

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Rhode Island Department of Health

To prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.