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The main goal of the Office of State Epidemiology is to prevent and respond to a variety of public health issues through disease surveillance, standardized data collection, meaningful interpretation, statewide standards, and centralized guidance in order to improve health outcomes for our communities.
“We are dedicated to the health and wellness of our communities across the state of Nevada and work diligently with our partners to provide data, insight and guidance on epidemiological issues affecting the health of Nevadans and our visitors.”
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Access up-to-date data on all active infectious diseases reported in Nevada.
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Wastewater Surveillance in Nevada
OSE uses wastewater surveillance to help track pathogens in Nevada communities. People can shed these pathogens in their waste even when they do not feel sick. By testing wastewater, we may detect early signs of changes in community health without relying solely on clinical visits or individual testing. This page explains how wastewater surveillance works and where to find Nevada’s wastewater data.
Disease Investigation Protocols
To view our A-Z list of Disease Investigation Protocols, click “Learn More”.
Nevada Central Cancer Registry
The Nevada Central Cancer Registry (NCCR) is a state-mandated population-based cancer surveillance system that maintains data on all cancer patients within the state of Nevada. The Registry is housed under the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH) The Office of State Epidemiology (OSE) and began collecting cancer incidence data in 1989. In 1995, NCCR began receiving funding from the National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The NCCR reference date is January 1, 1995.
Vaccine-Preventable Diseases (VPDs) and Respiratory Diseases
The State of Nevada, Vaccine-Preventable Disease (VPD) and Respiratory Disease Program’s goal is to enhance outbreak surveillance by building upon established surveillance systems to provide more complete and representative data to inform new public health approaches and strengthen surveillance protocols for VPDs. Enhancing surveillance in Nevada includes working on the timely detection of VPDs and respiratory diseases, efficient analysis of disease trends, and management of outbreaks.
Congenital Syphilis Case Review Board
The Nevada Congenital Syphilis Case Review Board (CSCRB) was established in 2021 by Southern Nevada Health District and is currently a statewide meeting where regional partners are able to collaborate. The CSCRB meets quarterly to conduct in-depth case reviews of congenital syphilis cases to identify actions and circumstances which could have helped prevent congenital syphilis.
Pre-Season Preparation and Surveillance Guidance for the 2026–27 Respiratory Season
Influenza, COVID‑19 (SARS‑CoV‑2), and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are expected to co‑circulate during the 2026–27 respiratory season, which begins with MMWR week 40 (October 4–10, 2026) and continues through MMWR…
Wildfires and Smoke in Northern Nevada
Last Updated 9/2/2026 Wildfires and smoke continue to affect parts of Northern Nevada. The Bug Fire and Stallion Fire remain active but are now largely controlled. A new wildfire the…
Proposed Changes to Nevada Administrative Code Chapters 441A (LCB File No. R119-26)
**Note, LCB File No. R119-26 is the new file name for previous LCB File No. R174-24 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN the State Board of Health will hold a public hearing…
Request for submission of norovirus- and rotavirus-positive specimens to the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory
The Nevada Office of State Epidemiology (OSE) and the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory (NSPHL) request that clinical laboratories retain residual stool specimen material from patients with sporadic, laboratory-confirmed norovirus…
Continued Bicillin® L-A Shortage, Lentocilin, and Syphilis Treatment
SUMMARY Benzathine Penicillin G (BPG) is the only recommended treatment for syphilis during pregnancy. Bicillin® L-A, is the FDA-approved formulation of BPG in the U.S. The Nevada Division of Public…
Infant Botulism Outbreak- Nara Organics Formula
Alert: Nara Organics infant formula recall linked to infant botulism outbreak, for more information click here. The CDC is working with multiple partners including state public health departments, clinicians, laboratories,…