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Thurston County, Washington

The content on the Thurston County website is currently provided in English. We are providing the “Translation” for approximately 10 languages. The goal of the translation is to provide visitors with limited English proficiency to access information on the website in other languages. The translations do not translate all types of documents, and it may not give you an exact translation all the time. The translations are made through an automated process, which may not result in accurate or precise translations, particularly of technical and legal terminology.

Public Health and Social Services

Report a Notifiable Condition

  • 360-867-2610 Main Call Line – Mon. – Fri. 8:00am - 4:00pm 

  • 1-833-418-1916 – Secure Fax 

  • 1-800-222-1222 – After hours or on holidays (WA State Poison Control Line)

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Notifiable Conditions for Health Care Providers

In Washington State, health care providers, health care facilities, laboratories, veterinarians, food service establishments, child day care facilities, and schools are legally required to notify public health authorities at their local health jurisdiction of suspected or confirmed cases of selected diseases or conditions. These are referred to as notifiable conditions.

Most of Washington State's notifiable conditions are listed below. This table contains links to general information, reporting forms, and guidelines for investigations. For a complete list of notifiable conditions, see WAC 246-101

List of Notifiable Conditions (WA DOH) 

Notifiable Conditions Reporting Posters by Report (WA DOH) 

*Source:  Washington State Legislature

Health Care Provider Resources

This webpage was developed for health care professionals and others who take action each day to protect the public's health. It is not intended to provide guidance for the general public. Communicable Disease Updates from the Department's Disease Control & Prevention (DCP) Program are faxed and emailed to local health care providers on a range of topics. Updates are typically urgent and occur on an as-needed basis.

Contact our Disease Control and Prevention division at 360-867-2610 or email PHSS_DCP_CDTeam@Thurstoncounty.onmicrosoft.com if you have additional questions.