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Disease Information
Communicable diseases are diseases that spread between people or animals. Click on the buttons below to learn about specific diseases. For more disease information, visit the CDC's health topics index.
Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious disease that affects the lungs and can spread to other organs. It is passed from person to person by air through coughing, sneezing, laughing, or even singing.
Young children, older adults, and people with health conditions are at higher risk for TB.
TB can be prevented, treated, and cured. If left untreated, TB causes severe illness and death. Learn more about who should be tested for TB.
Please note: We are not currently providing TB skin testing to the public. Please contact your healthcare provider or a clinic if you need a TB skin test.
Communicable Disease Data Dashboards
This report displays respiratory virus trends for Kitsap County based on data from healthcare facilities and laboratory testing. The Respiratory Illness Report is published weekly during respiratory illness season (typically fall and winter months) and published monthly when respiratory illness activity is low. You can subscribe to receive this report by email or text.
TB testing
There are two types of tests for tuberculosis (TB) infection:
TB blood test
Also called an interferon-gamma release assays or IGRA.
A TB blood test requires only one visit with a health care provider.
A TB blood test is recommended for people who have received the TB vaccine. (Bacille Calmette-Guérin or BCG vaccine).
TB skin test (TST)
A TB skin test requires two visits with your health care provider.
The TB vaccine may cause a false-positive TB skin test reaction.
If you need TB testing for employment, school or travel, we recommend the following:
Confirm which test (TST or IGRA) will satisfy the requirement for your situation.
Connect with your primary care provider (PCP) and request TB testing.
If TB testing is not available through your PCP, the following are also options:
Urgent care - call your local urgent care facility to inquire about TB testing appointments.
LabCorp OnDemand - outpatient lab service offering fee for service lab work with locations in Kitsap County.
Kitsap Public Health District is not currently providing TB testing to the public. Please contact your healthcare provider or a clinic if you need a TB test.
Reporting TB exposure
If you think you have been in contact with a person with active TB, please call us at 360-728-2235.
Our role
Kitsap Public Health District is responsible for the prevention, treatment, and control of TB in Kitsap County. We work with healthcare providers to:
Identify, evaluate, and treat anyone with a TB infection
Screen high-risk populations
For more information, call 360-728-2235.
STI Testing Locations
In most situations, testing and treatment for STIs (sexually transmitted infections) is best handled by your primary care provider. If you don’t have a regular provider, or can’t get in to see them soon enough, the list below displays clinics in our region that offer walk-in or same-day appointments.
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
If you think you might have been exposed to HIV, seek immediate care. When appropriate, post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment should be started as soon as possible (within 72 hours).
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Use the list below to find testing locations near you.
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Contact clinics directly to confirm available services, hours, costs, insurance plans accepted, and other details.
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Use this search tool to find services covered by Tricare.
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Learn more about who should get tested for STIs and how often.
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If you test positive for an STI, you may receive a call from us to ensure you and your partners receive the care you need.
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Need more information or help getting tested? Call us at 360-728-2235.
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Healthcare Provider Resources
Looking for more healthcare guidance or resources? Visit our Provider Resources page.
Rabies Data
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