A communicable (infectious) disease is one that can be passed directly or indirectly from person to person. Infectious disease is a constant threat to all people, regardless of age, sex, lifestyle, ethnic background or social status. Although modern advances have controlled some infectious diseases, new diseases continue to emerge.
Services
- Lowell Health Department Public Health Nurses oversee and manage certain communicable disease cases by providing surveillance, case monitoring, and Directly Observed Therapy (DOT).
- Additionally, the Lowell Health Department provides information to residents on the following: