Hawaii State Department of Health-Disease Outbreak Control Division

Hawaii State Department of Health-Disease Outbreak Control Division The HDOH’s mission is to protect and improve the health and environment for all people in Hawai’i

The Hawai’i Department of Health's Disease Outbreak Control Division consists of the Disease Investigation Branch, Immunization Branch, and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (Public Health Preparedness) Branch. These programs work together to monitor, investigate, prevent, and control infectious diseases in Hawaii, especially those preventable through immunizations, and to ensure Hawaii’s abi

lity to respond to emergencies that threaten the public’s health. Toward these goals, DOCD works to strengthen the relationships between the Department of Health and other partners including laboratories, hospitals, schools, emergency response agencies, private organizations, and the military.

Protect yourself and others from respiratory viruses by practicing good infection control! Remember to wash your hands f...
09/27/2024

Protect yourself and others from respiratory viruses by practicing good infection control! Remember to wash your hands frequently, cover your coughs and sneezes, and keep your distance from those who are ill.

Together we can reduce the spread and stay healthy.

For more: https://www.cdc.gov/project-firstline/hcp/infection-control/index.html

Save the Date: IIPW 2024 takes place October 13-19, 2024!Infection Preventionists (IPs) play a crucial role in keeping t...
09/24/2024

Save the Date: IIPW 2024 takes place October 13-19, 2024!

Infection Preventionists (IPs) play a crucial role in keeping the public safe and healthy—protecting us from surges in healthcare, associated infections and so many other infectious threats.

International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW), established in 1986, aims to shine a light on infection prevention each and every year. Stay tuned for tips and activities to raise awareness and keep our communities safe.

For more: https://infectionpreventionandyou.org/iipw/

September is Sepsis Awareness Month! Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection that requires urgent medical att...
09/20/2024

September is Sepsis Awareness Month! Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection that requires urgent medical attention. Know the signs: confusion, extreme pain, fever, rapid breathing, and discolored skin.

Early detection saves lives. Let's spread the word and save lives!
For more: https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/php/toolkit/index.html

The flu can potentially cause severe symptoms or health complications. It is important to get a flu vaccine every year. ...
04/21/2023

The flu can potentially cause severe symptoms or health complications. It is important to get a flu vaccine every year. It's not too late to receive yours! Learn more at getmyflushot.org or cdc.gov/flu.

This list is not a full list of all possible symptoms. Call your healthcare provider if you have other symptoms that are...
04/20/2023

This list is not a full list of all possible symptoms. Call your healthcare provider if you have other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you. If you experience any of these symptoms from COVID-19, call 911.

Infection prevention is important for everyone involved in healthcare settings to know and implement. Project Firstline ...
04/19/2023

Infection prevention is important for everyone involved in healthcare settings to know and implement. Project Firstline makes it easy and quick to learn crucial infection control practices that save lives. Visit cdc.gov/projectfirstline to learn more about Project Firstline.

Getting vaccinated for flu and boosted for COVID-19 is fast and easy! Find a vaccine clinic near you at hawaiicovid19.co...
04/18/2023

Getting vaccinated for flu and boosted for COVID-19 is fast and easy! Find a vaccine clinic near you at hawaiicovid19.com/vaccine. Most vaccine clinics that offer COVID-19 vaccines will also offer flu vaccines. Call ahead to make sure!

Mental Health Month is around the corner! Help spread awareness about the importance of mental health by downloading the...
04/16/2023

Mental Health Month is around the corner! Help spread awareness about the importance of mental health by downloading the toolkit at mhanational.org/may and sharing it on your social medias.

If you're pregnant, talk to your doctor about getting a flu vaccine to help your immune system fight against flu to prot...
04/15/2023

If you're pregnant, talk to your doctor about getting a flu vaccine to help your immune system fight against flu to protect yourself and your baby. Learn more about how to protect yourself from flu at cdc.gov/flu

If you have symptoms such as a fever, cough, or sore throat, you should stay home if you can - even if you test negative...
04/13/2023

If you have symptoms such as a fever, cough, or sore throat, you should stay home if you can - even if you test negative for . If you can’t stay home, wear a well-fitted mask and limit time around others. Together, we can help protect our communities and loved ones.

Address

1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI
96813

Opening Hours

Monday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Thursday 7:45am - 4:30pm
Friday 7:45am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(808) 586-4586

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