Disease Surveillance & Epidemiology

Our Disease Surveillance & Epidemiology page provides timely information on reportable illnesses, current trends, and public health guidance, helping our community stay informed and protected.

Communicable Disease Dashboard


As part of the public health surveillance efforts for communicable diseases, this dashboard will report on various health conditions to ensure the community remains informed. These conditions may include data on respiratory, enteric (GI), types of emergency room visits, vaccine preventable diseases, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), Tuberculosis, and animal bites.

Disease Reporting


The public health system relies on accurate and timely reporting of communicable diseases by health care professionals to monitor community health and guide preventive actions. 

Stone & Taney Counties Data Dashboard


The Stone & Taney Counties Data Dashboard contains data on key issues affecting your community.

Animal Bites


Taney County Health Department works with local authorities and health care providers to prevent rabies in the community. For animal bites or after-hour emergencies, please call your local police department or the Sheriff’s department.


Report Communicable Diseases

To report a communicable disease, complete the Disease Case Report Form and fax it to the Taney County Health Department at: 417-335-5727.