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Infectious diseases have plagued humans throughout history and have even shaped history. They are the second leading cause of death in the world and are a main cause of illness and hospitalization in the community.

Elgin St. Thomas Public Health works to reduce the spread of infectious diseases by:

• monitoring and following up cases of reportable diseases
• monitoring and responding to outbreaks of infectious diseases in both the community and health care settings
• providing education to health care worker's, daycares, schools, community agencies, and the public