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The Division of Disease Control:
- Conducts a general communicable disease program and provides epidemiology for reportable diseases.
Programs administered include: Immunization, Tuberculosis Control, Sexually Transmitted Diseases,
HIV/AIDS and Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity.
- Identifies and analyzes disease trends and implements appropriate intervention activities to reduce morbidity and mortality.
- Acts as a resource for health care providers and the public regarding public health questions and issues.
- Investigate foodborne illnesses, handle questions related to rabies and deal with other communicable disease issues.
- Works with the media to provide timely public education.
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