Communicable disease
Confidential Morbidity Report (CMR) Forms (for providers) :
Reporting Infectious Diseases – Kings County Department of Public Health
Timely and accurate reporting of communicable diseases is essential to protect the health of Kings County residents. Under California Code of Regulations Title 17, healthcare providers, laboratories, schools, and other mandated reporters are required to report certain conditions to the local health department.
What’s New (Effective June 2025)
- New reportable conditions: Melioidosis, MIS-C, Silicosis, Cronobacter sakazakii in infants
- Updated disease names and reporting timeframes
- Providers must now include hospitalization status (if known)
- New lab reporting requirements and isolate submissions
- Clarified responsibilities for school-based reporting
Read the Dr. Colleague letter from Dr. Milton Teske – Updates to Title 17
CDC Health Topics A-Z
For more information on Diseases and Conditions - https://www.cdc.gov/health-topics.html#cdc-atozlist
For Healthcare Providers
Healthcare providers must report all suspected or confirmed cases of designated diseases to the Kings County Department of Public Health within the required timeframe
Timeframe for Reportable Disease Reporting
Reportable disease timeframe reporting for providers and Kings County contacts - Kings Provider Reportable Disease List
☎ Phone Reporting (for urgent/immediate cases):
• Communicable Disease Program: (559) 584-1401
• After-Hours/On-Call: (559) 852‑2720
📠 Fax Reporting: (559) 589-0482
Forms & Resources for Providers
For Laboratories:
Laboratories are required to report results and submit certain specimens for specific diseases as outlined in Title 17, Section 2505.
Lab Reporting Resources:
• Laboratory Reportable Diseases – June 2025 (PDF)
For Schools & Childcare Providers
Schools and childcare programs are required to report specified communicable diseases and outbreaks under Title 17, Section 2508.
School Reporting Information:
• Section 2508 – Reporting by Schools (Westlaw)
All Forms & Resources
📞 Contact Us
Kings County Department of Public Health
Communicable Disease Program
📍 460 Kings County Dr., Suite 101, Hanford, CA 93230
📞 Phone: (559) 584-1401
📠 Fax: (559) 589-0482
🌙 After-Hours (On-Call): (559) 852‑2720
Health Provider Update: Measles Guidance
Please review the attached guidance and links for detailed information to ensure that we are all prepared and informed. Contact us if you need any further clarification.