Infectious diseases are caused by different types of germs. These include bacteria, viruses, parasites, or fungus that can be spread to humans in a variety of ways.
Infectious diseases can pose a serious health risk, particularly for children, the elderly, and those with weak immune systems. It’s important to identify infectious diseases and stop their spread as soon as possible.
KFL&A Public Health works to prevent infectious diseases and control their spread in our communities.
View tips on staying healthy and reducing your risk of catching and spreading respiratory infections.
- Avian influenza (bird flu)
- Common childhood diseases
- COVID-19
- Infection prevention and control lapses
- Influenza
- Lyme and tickborne diseases
- Invasive meningococcal disease (IMD)
- Measles
- Mpox (monkeypox virus)
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Preventing the spread of respiratory infections
- Rabies
- Respiratory illness surveillance in KFL&A
- Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- Tuberculosis
- Vomiting and diarrhea (gastroenteritis)
- West Nile Virus