Epidemiology
Studying and Reporting the Spread of Disease
Epidemiology is the study of the incidence, distribution and control of disease in a population. THD epidemiologists work to prevent the spread of diseases by identifying their causes and risk factors. Their efforts provide the foundation for developing public policy and regulations regarding disease prevention.
Click here for disease reporting rules.
For Healthcare Providers:
Reportable Diseases/Conditions in Oklahoma Poster
For Laboratories:
Reportable Pathogens in Oklahoma Poster
Diseases can also be reported by contacting Epidemiologists at:
Tulsa Health Department
(918) 595-4505
Fax: (918) 595-4588
Oklahoma State Department of Health
(405) 271-4060
Fax: (405) 271-6680
Epi Watch Newsletters: Each month Planning & Epidemiology will showcase selected diseases, conditions and current epidemiology news. To view the current newsletter and to see archived newsletters click here.
The Tulsa Health Department investigates and provides information on the many diseases and conditions affecting our population. Some of the diseases described below are frequently seen in the community. Others may occur sporadically or have never been seen but have the potential to occur.
| Bacterial Meningitis | English | Spanish |
| Campylobacter | English | Spanish |
| Chickenpox | English | Spanish |
| Cryptosporidiosis | English | Spanish |
| E. Coli | English | |
| Giardiasis | English | Spanish |
| Head Lice | English | Spanish |
| Hepatitis A | English | Spanish |
| Hepatitis B | English | Spanish |
| Hepatitis C | English | Spanish |
| MRSA | English | |
| Pertussis | English | Spanish |
| Rabies | English | Spanish |
| Ricin Toxin | English | |
| Salmonella | English | Spanish |
| Scabies | English | Spanish |
| Shigella | English | Spanish |
| Smallpox | English | |
| Tickborne Illnesses | English | Spanish |
| Tularemia | English | |
| Viral Meningitis | English | Spanish |
| West Nile Virus | English | Spanish |