Communicable Disease Testing and Prevention

Charles City County Health Department provides testing for communicable diseases and offers assistance and refers clients who have been exposed to tuberculosis for chest x-rays, follow-up, and medicines as needed.



Sexually transmitted diseases can be treated at the health clinic, free of charge. Free, confidential HIV testing and counseling also is available.



Communicable disease investigation, surveillance, and control are District services. The District is actively involved in emergency and disaster planning, including possible pandemic flu events.  The District also conducts investigations of suspected food and water-borne outbreaks.