Texas Department of State Health Services, Infectious Disease Control Unit

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Guidelines for Investigation & Control of Invasive, Respiratory & Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

***UPDATED Jan 2013*** ( PDF, 7.17 MB)
This resource is primarily for use by Public Health staff who are following up on invasive, respiratory, and VPD disease reports in Texas. Information covers control measures, case definitions, case statuses, laboratory collection/shipping procedures and more.

List of Individual Chapters:

Section 1: Diphtheria (Jan 2013)
Section 2: Haemophilus Influenzae type B, Invasive (Hib) (Mar 2012)
Section 3: Hepatitis A (Mar 2012)
Section 4: Hepatitis B, Acute & Perinatal (April 2012)
Section 5: Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality (Jan 2013)
Section 6: Influenza- Variant/Novel (Jan 2013)
Section 7: Legionellosis (Jan 2013
Section 8: Measles (Jan 2013)
Section 9: Amebic Meningitis/Encephalitis (Jan 2013)
Section 10: Meningococcal Infection, Invasive (Jan 2013)
Section 11: Mumps (April 2012)
Section 12: Pertussis (Mar 2012)
Section 13: Polio (Paralytic and Nonparalytic Infections) (Mar 2012)
Section 14: Rubella (Mar 2012)
Section 15: Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) (Jan 2013)
Section 16: Streptococcus pneumoniae, Invasive (Pneumococcal Infection) (Jan 2013)
Section 17: Streptococcus pyogenes, Invasive (Group A Streptococcus) (Jan 2013)
Section 18: Streptococcus agalactiae, Invasive (Group B Streptococcus) (Jan 2013)
Section 19: Tetanus (Jan 2013)
Section 20: Varicella (April 2012)
Appendix A: Disease Flowcharts (Jan 2013)
Appendix C: Resources (Jan 2013)

Additional Resources

Manual of Laboratory Services ( PDF, 2.72MB)
This manual provides specific information on collecting and submitting laboratory specimens to the Texas Department of State Health Services Laboratory.
DSHS Laboratory Services Section- Manual of Reference Services
DSHS laboratory services section website listing lab tests for different diseases/agents.
Epi Case Criteria
Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (Pink Book)
The Pink Book, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, contains an overview of the principles of vaccination, recommended usage of vaccines, and clinical and epidemiological features of vaccine-preventable diseases.
American Academy of Pediatrics
Committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
CDC Vaccine Preventable Disease Homepage

Information on Vaccine Preventable Diseases from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Immunization Action Coalition The Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) works to increase immunization rates and prevent disease by creating and distributing educational materials for health professionals and the public that enhance the delivery of safe and effective immunization services.

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