Infectious Diseases

The Boston Public Health Commission provides a wealth of information related to preventing and treating infectious diseases.

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The Boston Public Health Commission's Infectious Disease Bureau strives to:

reduce the impact of infectious diseases
prevent morbidity associated with these diseases
create healthier lives for Boston residents

BPHC has been leading Boston’s collaborative response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Find the latest data on the Boston COVID-19 Dashboard and our COVID-19 response page.

What We Do

Work within the Infectious Disease Bureau includes:

disease surveillance
investigating cases and outbreaks
funding HIV/AIDS-related education and care through the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act
community and provider education related to other communicable diseases
providing clinical and administrative support for Boston Medical Center's Tuberculosis Clinic

Teams and Programs

Education and Community Engagement

The mission of this program is to get Boston residents the necessary information to protect themselves from communicable diseases.

Ryan White HIV Services Division

Check out HIV/AIDS education and health resources in the City of Boston.

Resources

A - Z of Infectious Diseases and Conditions

Learn more about various infectious diseases and conditions.

Avian Flu (Bird Flu)

Find answers to frequently asked questions about bird flu. We are closely monitoring H5N1 (bird flu) in Boston.

Disease Reporting

Boston healthcare providers and clinical laboratories are required to report all suspected or diagnosed cases of communicable diseases to Boston Public Health Commission.

Food Safety

Learn how to prepare food safely, prevent food poisoning, and report cases of foodborne illnesses.

Flu (Seasonal Influenza)

Learn about the flu (seasonal influenza) and how to protect yourself and your family this flu season.

Measles

Measles, also called rubeola, is an illness caused by a virus. The illness spreads easily from person to person. We are closely monitoring measles in Boston.

Mosquito Safety

Learn about mosquito-borne illnesses, mosquito bite prevention, and mosquito control.

Mpox

Information on mpox (formerly known as "monkeypox").

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Get answers for frequently asked questions about STIs.

Viral Respiratory Illness Protection

Find the latest recommendations and data on viral respiratory illnesses including flu, COVID-19, RSV, and more.