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Ogle County Health Department
907 WEST PINES ROAD  OREGON, IL 61061
Main Office: (815) 732-7330  Fax: (815) 732-7458
Rochelle Office: (815) 562-6976  Environmental Fax: (815) 732-1112
Ogle County Health Department Communicable Disease Investigations
October 21, 2014
The Ogle County Health Department conducts investigations of communicable diseases on a
daily basis. Reports are received from hospitals, medical clinics, primary care
providers, and laboratories. The investigation process includes a thorough health
history and laboratory testing depending on the reportable disease or cluster of illness
reported. These steps are conducted in order to accurately diagnosis, treat, and
effectively contain disease from spreading. As a certified local health department, we
continue to keep in close contact with our surrounding medical providers, local health
departments, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and the Centers for Disease
Control (CDC) and Prevention to investigate suspect cases of illness.
Seasonal Flu Clinics have been scheduled and are located in various sites throughout
Ogle County. This schedule is available on the website and by calling (815) 732-7330
ext. 299. For more information on influenza, please view the IDPH website;
http://www.idph.state.il.us/flu/
Enterovirus D68: The enteroviruses are transmitted through close contact with an
infected person, or by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated with the virus
and then touching the mouth, nose, or eyes. To help protect yourself and other from
enterovirus infections;
 Wash your hands often with soap and water
 Avoid close contact (touching and shaking hands) with people who are sick
 Clean and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces
 Stay home when sick
For more information about Enterovirus D68 please view the IDPH and CDC websites;
http://www.phcusd325.net/uploads/1/3/8/0/13805584/infectious_disease_in_illinois.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/non-polio-enterovirus/about/EV68-infographic.html
Ebola: The Ogle County Health Department, along with our local hospitals, medical
providers, IDPH health officials, and local emergency management systems continue to
monitor the current Ebola situation. Working together, the health department is actively
working with partners to modify and test existing emergency response plans. We remain in
contact with IDPH, CDC, and other health departments to monitor the situation. The
health department recommends following the CC guidelines. More information is available
at the CDC website;
http://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/
http://www.ebola.illinois.gov/
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