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IDCU HomeInfectious Diseases A-C
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Immunization BranchAbout IDCU
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Infectious Disease Control Unit
Mail Code: 1960
PO BOX 149347 - Austin, TX 78714-9347
1100 West 49th Street, Suite T801
Austin, TX 78714
Phone: 512 776 7676
Fax: (512) 776-7616
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Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU) Mission_Overview_Related Branches
Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU)
Mission_Overview_Related Branches
Mission
The mission of the Unit is to prevent and control communicable diseases by:
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promoting epidemiology, surveillance, education, risk stratification/communication,
consultation, and disease interventions;
building strong partnerships within DSHS (central and regional) and with local, state and
federal partners; and
supporting the mission of the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Overview
The Infectious Disease Control Unit (IDCU) is responsible for assisting local or regional public
health officials in investigating outbreaks of acute infectious disease or any report of isolated
cases or rare or unusual disease, such as plague, cholera, or botulism. The program conduct
routine and special morbidity surveillance of diseases designated as reportable.
The unit is composed of three branches. The Emerging & Acute Infectious Disease Branch
(EAIDB), Immunization Branch and the Zoonosis Control Branch (ZCB).
Related Divisions, Sections, and Units
 Cancer Registry
Maintains a population-based cancer incidence reporting system that collects, analyzes and
disseminates information on all new cases of cancer.
 Center for Health Statistics
Population Data, County and Regional Health Facts, County Rankings, Migration for Birth,
Hospital Survey, Health Professions Resource Center.
 Center for Public Health Preparedness & Response (CPHPR)
Provides strategic leadership and direction to ensure public health preparedness for bioterrorism,
natural epidemics, and other public health threats and emergencies in Texas.
 Chronic Disease and Tobacco Prevention
The goal of the Chronic Disease and Tobacco Prevention is the reduction of costly disability and
premature death due to chronic diseases and injuries such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes,
osteoporosis, Alzheimer's Disease and traffic accidents.
 Environmental Epidemiology and Toxicology Division
Their mission is to use the methods of epidemiology and toxicology to understand and prevent
toxic exposures and illnesses, identify people at risk, and promote actions to protect them.
 Epidemiology
Applies the principles and techniques of Epidemiology to a variety of public health concerns.
 Hansen's Disease
The mission of the Hansen's Disease Program is to improve the understanding and control of
Hansen's disease in order to achieve the eventual eradication of this condition and its
complications from Texas.
 HIV/STD, AIDS
Information on prevention and care in Texas. Find out about HIV/STD testing and service
delivery programs in your area, access HIV/STD statistics for Texas, or learn more about
eligibility requirements for the Texas HIV Medication Program.
 Health Facility Licensing and Compliance
Information for licensing and certifying hospitals and for licensing crisis stabilization units,
including Hospital Directories.
 Immunization Division
Contains information on the Division, an electronic edition of the newsletter Upshot, information
on the automated immunization tracking system ImmTrac, surveillance and epidemiology, and
more.
 Kid's Corner
Kid's Corner - the DSHS Web site for children and teachers.
 Laboratories Services Section
Assist communities in the realization of their best possible health by providing to the residents of
Texas and other customers analytical, research, training, and educational services which are high
quality, efficient, and cost-effective.
 Local Health Departments and Districts of Texas, Full Service
Full Service Local Health Departments and Districts of Texas, formerly known as, StateParticipating Local Health Departments and Public Health Districts
 Local Health Departments, Texas Non-participating
Texas Non-participating Local Health Departments
 Medical & Research Library
With over 250 links, the Library guides you to electronic journals, government resources, health
associations, access to Medline, other health libraries, general reference sites, Internet search
engines, health information, and statistics.
 Newborn Screening
All infants born in Texas are mandated by state law to be screened for five genetic disorders,
Phenylketonuria (PKU), Galactosemia, Congenital Hypothyroidism, Sickle Hemoglobin, and
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia.
 Regional and Local Health Services
Serving the needs of Local Public Health Agencies, DSHS Public Health Regions, and local
communities in building and maintaining capacity to provide essential public health services
responsive to local needs.
 Texas Center for Disease Control (TCID)
Provides inpatient services for patients with Tuberculosis (TB) and out patient services for
patients with Hansen's Disease.
 Tuberculosis Program
Prevent, control, and eliminate tuberculosis among the people of Texas.
 Vital Statistics Annual Report Tables
On-line reports published by the Center for Health Statistics.
 Zoonosis Program
Dedicated to the control of zoonoses, which are infectious diseases transmitted from animals to
humans.
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