Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program
(800) 256-2748  (24 hours/ 7 days)

The Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) section is staffed by epidemiologists and support staff who track the causes and consequences of infectious diseases. The purpose of the section is to study the distribution of infectious diseases in the community and to carry out or coordinate programs to prevent and mitigate the spread of communicable diseases. The Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program is funded through cooperative agreements with the State of Louisiana and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). 

 

Connect With Us:    oph.idepi@la.gov

To view a directory of Public Health Infectious Disease Epidemiology personnel click here.
To report HIV, STDs, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C, contact the STD/HIV/Hepatitis Program here.
To contact the Tuberculosis (TB) Control Program about reporting click here.
To report other Infectious Diseases click here for more information.
To contact Environmental EPI (SEET) for mold issues call (888) 293-7020; Baton Rouge (225) 342-7136; New Orleans (504) 568-8150.
 
  
 
 

Infectious Diseases Resources

Spotlight Topics and Events

 
2022 Healthcare-associated Infections
 Long-term Care Office Hour Series 

Bi-Weekly - LTC Office Hour Registration 
Monthly - NHSN Office Hour Registration
 
Influenza and
Other Respiratory VirusesSurveillance Summary Reports
Louisiana Arbovirus
Surveillance Summary Reports
 
Louisiana LDH COVID Dashboard
COVID-19 Data & Daily Updates
Health Alert Network (HAN) Messages
Louisiana
Coronavirus - COVID 19 (CDC) 
Health Alerts (CDC)  
ACIP 2021-22 Seasonal Influenza
Prevention & Control with Vaccines (CDC)
MMWR Publication
 
Hepatitis A Outbreak in Louisiana
Influenza Specimen Collection 
LA State Public Health Laboratory
Louisiana - Safe Travel Guidance

» Vaccine News

» School Resources      LDH web page        OPH web page» LDH COVID On-LIne Reporting Portal 

Use Portal to report Vaccine Breakthrough cases resulting in Hospitalization, any COVID-associated Mortality, COVID-associated Pediatric Hospitalizations, and cases of COVID Infections During Pregnanacy

» Open Safely Guidance

» COVID-19 Information 

» Statewide Testing Sites & Requirements