Communicable Disease
The investigation of reported communicable diseases and prevention of outbreaks are among the highest priorities of Herkimer County Public Health. Staff work closely with New York State Department of Health and infectious disease providers to investigate potential and actual outbreaks, inform local providers, and educate the public. Persons reported as having a communicable disease will receive information, education and contact investigation as required by NYSDOH. Information obtained through these investigations helps protect the health of the ill individual, and the entire community. To report a communicable disease, please call 315-867-1176.
HIV and STD testing can be facilitated by calling 315-867-1176.