What is the Center for Acute Disease Epidemiology? CADE is a
bureau within the Division of Acute Disease Prevention and
Emergency Response and works to protect and preserve the health
and safety of Iowans from infectious diseases through disease
surveillance; investigation of acute outbreaks; education and
consultation to county, local, and private health agencies on
infectious diseases; immunization and vaccine guidelines;
treatment after animal bites; and vaccines for international
travel. The center also provides consultation to county and
local health agencies on diseases requiring public health
intervention, collaborates with Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention by weekly reporting of nationally reportable
diseases, and offers health education opportunities through
lectures and organizational seminars. CADE routinely monitors
over 45 diseases as well as unusual occurrences of disease
(outbreaks). Click here to find information on specific
diseases. These factsheets were designed to promote safe and