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The Disease Control division at the Chicago Department of Public Health works to protect the public from infectious diseases including vaccine-preventable diseases, tuberculosis, foodborne illness, and other communicable diseases.

• Application for Chicagoland Syndemic Advisory Council Membership
  The Syndemic (HIV, STI, Viral Hepatitis, TB, Mpox) Advisory Council is responsible for providing oversight and guidance regarding syndemic infectious disease service priorities and the allocation of federal syndemic infectious disease funding through the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), including the Health Resources and Services Administration Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Divisions of HIV Prevention and Viral Hepatitis. Application period is March 21 through April 11, 2023.
• Communicable Disease
  The Communicable Disease Program at the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) conducts surveillance for more than 70 diseases and disease syndromes to detect trends and assess the public health impact of communicable diseases, monitors the occurrence of infectious diseases and develops strategies for preventing and controlling disease.
• HIV, AIDS, and STI resources
  HIV, AIDS, and STI resources, services, clinics, and more.

External Sites

• Coronavirus Response Center (COVID-19)
  The City of Chicago continues to mobilize every resource at our disposal and collaborate with national, state and local partners on a comprehensive and coordinated response to the virus.
• COVID-19 Vaccine Resources
  There are many ways to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This site features vaccine information, resources, and access assistance.
• Protect Against Flu
  Flu can be very serious and being young and healthy doesn’t make you invincible. Getting a flu vaccine each year is your best protection.
• Mpox (Monkeypox)
  Mpox (monkeypox) is a viral infection, with symptoms that can include a painful and uncomfortable rash or sores, often accompanied with flu-like illness. Mpox can result in severe disease requiring hospitalization particularly in persons with other health conditions or those who are immunocompromised.