Communicable Diseases

Prevention and control of infectious diseases is a key determinant of public health. This section contains tools, clinical resources and information to equip health professionals in the management of:

• communicable disease alerts
• communicable disease control guidelines
• sexually transmitted infections and blood-borne viruses
• healthcare associated infections
• infectious disease data
• immunisation
• statutory notifications of infectious diseases and related conditions, under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA)
• designation of authorised officers, under the Public Health Act 2016 (WA).