Communicable Disease
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Essential Measles Guidance
Kendall County Healthcare Providers
Click here to access essential, need-to-know information for suspect measles cases.
Kendall County Community Members
Click here for measles information education.
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The Communicable Disease Program promptly investigates communicable diseases, including food-borne illness and sexually transmitted infections. Our investigation includes monitoring for outbreaks, which can help identify public health hazards in the community. We help people access the medical care and treatment they need to prevent the spread of disease to others.
Additional Resources on sexually transmitted infections and other communicable diseases.
TB Testing and Prevention
Tuberculin (TB) skin testing is available at the Kendall County Health Department. Testing is offered as a 1-step or 2-step series; each step includes a test and a reading for $38. To request an appointment for TB skin testing, please complete our TB Skin Test Callback Request linked below. If you have further questions, please call 630-553-9100.
Click here to request a TB Skin Test Callback.
The Kendall County Health Department performs Direct Observation Therapy (DOT) to ensure that eligible individuals receive medical treatment and maintain their drug therapy as indicated.
Respiratory Illness
Each year, respiratory illnesses – such as COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) – are responsible for thousands of hospitalizations and deaths in the United States. The good news is that there are actions you can take to help protect yourself and others from health risks associated with respiratory illness.
Learn more about how to reduce your risk of getting sick from these illnesses and if they are spreading in your community.
The guidelines for respiratory illness have been updated.
Population-specific respiratory illness guidance is available.
Vaccines can prevent or reduce the severity of respiratory illness.
Respiratory Illness Data
- Click here for IDPH's Respiratory Illness Dashboard.
- Click here for CDC's Influenza Surveillance Report (FluView).
- Click here for CDC's Respiratory Illness Data Channel.
School Health
Communicable disease staff work with school nurses to monitor disease among staff and students, respond appropriately to disease clusters, provide up-to-date information on infectious diseases, and promote disease prevention.
- Click here for a list of Reportable Diseases. (external PDF link)
- Click here for the Handwashing Poster - Elementary Age. (external PDF link)
- Click here for the Cover Your Cough Poster in English. (external PDF link)
- Click here for the Cover Your Cough Poster in Spanish.
- Click here for Communicable Disease School Nurse Guidance.
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Clinics
Rush Copley Family Medical Center
2020 Ogden Avenue, Suite 330
Aurora, Illinois 60504
To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (630) 978-4850.
Greater Elgin Family Care Center
370 Summit Street
Elgin, Illinois 60120
To schedule an appointment or for more information, call (844) 599-3700.