Get testing and treatment for an infectious disease

Yukon Communicable Disease Control (YCDC) works in collaboration with the:

• Chief Medical Officer of Health; and
• the Public Health Agency of Canada.

We're responsible for preventing, monitoring and controlling all communicable diseases in the Yukon. This includes infectious diseases, such as:

• syphilis;
• hepatitis;
• chlamydia and gonorrhea;
• measles;
• pertussis (whooping cough);
• giardiasis; and
• tuberculosis (TB)

Infectious disease reporting

Several diseases, such as TB and measles as well as rare diseases such as botulism, anthrax and diphtheria, must be reported to Yukon Communicable Disease Control  and the Chief Medical Officer of Health as soon as possible. See the full list here.

Get testing and treatment

You can contact YCDC for matters related to infectious diseases and related health matters, including:

• hepatitis C testing and treatment
• HIV testing and treatment;
• emergency birth control;
• needle stick injuries;
• tuberculosis questions; and
• sexually transmitted infections (STI):
  • assessment;
  • counselling;
  • testing; and
  • treatment.

Get tested for a sexually transmitted infection

You can make an appointment or drop in for an appointment. All testing is confidential.

Location: 4 Hospital Road in Whitehorse. 

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.

Phone: 867-667-8323

Toll-free in the Yukon: 1-800-661-0408, extension 8323

Scheduled appointment:

Hours: 8:30 am to 12 pm.

Drop-in appointment:

Hours: 12:30 pm to 4 pm

Note:  Drop-in times may not be available if there are staffing shortages. Booking an appointment is the best way to ensure you can be seen.

Find guidelines for health professionals

YCDC and other program areas provide guidance and resources for Yukon health professionals.

Find a full list of guidelines for health professionals.