Section R9-6-371. Smallpox

A.      Case control measures: A local health agency shall:

1.        Upon receiving a report under R9-6-202 of a smallpox case or suspect case, notify the Department within 24 hours after receiving the report and provide to the Depart- ment the information contained in the report;

2.        In consultation with the Department:

a.        Ensure the isolation of and the institution of both air- borne precautions and contact precautions for a smallpox case or suspect case to prevent transmis- sion; and

b.        Conduct an epidemiologic investigation of each reported smallpox case or suspect case; and

3.        For each smallpox case, submit to the Department, as specified in Article 2, Table 4, the information required under R9-6-206(D).

B.       Contact control measures: A local health agency, in consulta- tion with the Department, shall:

1.        Quarantine a smallpox contact as necessary to prevent transmission; and

2.        Monitor the contact for smallpox symptoms, including fever, each day for 21 calendar days after last exposure.

Historical Note

Adopted effective April 4, 1997 (Supp. 97-2). Former R9-6-371 renumbered to R9-6-381; new R9-6-371 renumbered from R9-6-363 and amended by final rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 3559, effective October 2, 2004 (Supp. 04-3). Former R9-6-371 renumbered to R9-6-378; new R9-6-371 renumbered from R9-6-366 and amended by final rulemaking at 14 A.A.R. 1502, effective April 1, 2008 (Supp. 08-2).