To Report A Disease: 
Download a NC Communicable Disease Report Form or call us at 828-264-4995 (if you are calling after hours dial 828-264-4995 and press 8 to connect with our after hours on call service)
What diseases are reportable?
Reportable Disease List for North Carolina
Diseases Reportable within 24 Hours
Telephone reports are requested within 24 hours for diseases of unusual significance, incidence, or occurrence which may merit an epidemiological evaluation including foodborne and waterborne outbreaks where a common source is suspected.
For diseases and conditions required to be reported within 24 hours, the initial report shall be made by telephone. Call: 828-264-4995 (if you are calling after hours dial 828-264-4995 and press 8 to connect with our after hours on call service)
A NC Communicable Disease Reporting Form should also be completed and faxed, emailed or dropped off.
Telephone reports should include:
- disease
- date of onset
- name of person making report
- telephone number of person making the report
- laboratory confirmation, if available
- patient name
- patient address
- patient age
- patient sex
- patient race
Diseases Reportable Within 7 Days
For diseases and conditions that must be reported within 7 days, a Communicable Disease Reporting Form should be completed and mailed to the appropriate person and Health Department site.