Service Results for Public Health
Health Factors
Tracking Health Factors in Louisiana
Heart Attack
Tracking Heart Attacks in Louisiana
Heat Stress
Tracking Heat Stress in Louisiana
Hepatitis A in Louisiana
The Louisiana Office of Public Health (OPH) is investigating an an outbreak of hepatitis A virus (HAV) infections in Louisiana. This increase in cases mirrors the hepatitis A outbreaks occurring in other states, which are affecting certain risk groups.
Human Trafficking
Under Louisiana Revised Statutes 15:541.1 section C and Senate Resolution 179 of the 2022 Louisiana Regular Legislative Session, the Louisiana Department of Health is posting human trafficking awareness resources in multiple languages. Please see below for the following resources.
Immunization exemptions
Although Louisiana has vaccination requirements for children entering daycare or school, these requirements can be waived. The child’s parent or guardian may request an exemption in writing for medical or religious/philosophical reasons.
Infectious Disease Epidemiology: opening page
The Infectious Disease Epidemiology section is staffed by thirty epidemiologists and support staff who act as disease detectives to track the causes and consequences of infectious diseases. The purpose of this section is to study the distribution of infectious diseases in the community and to carry out or coordinate programs that prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
Inspections Acknowledgement Page
Public Inspection portal acknowledgement page.