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Communicable Disease

What Iowans need to know about measles

To learn more, visit the Iowa Public Health website.

Report a Communicable Disease / Food Poisoning

  • For Medical Providers: Report a communicable disease through the Iowa Disease Surveillance System (IDSS).
    •  Acute Disease Epidemiology (CADE) Phone: 800-362-2736  (24/7)
  • To report Food Poisoning, please call 844-IOWA SIC.

Measles Information:  Prevention is key! Check your immunization record. If you are not vaccinated, get the MMR vaccine.

 

Website Resources:  Most recent Measles Data

CDC: Measles

CDC healthcare toolkit for Measles

HHS Measles General

Iowa Epi Manual for Providers

Medical Providers should report suspected cases of measles to:

Iowa Department of Public Health
Disease Reporting Hotline: (800) 362-2736
Secure Fax: (515) 281-5698

Schools Prevention

 

 

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