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
- Needle stick injuries
- Tuberculosis questions
- Emergency contraceptive pill (ECP) Book online
- Sexually transmitted infections (STI): Book online
- assessment;
- counselling;
- testing; and
- treatment.
Clinic hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm.
Scheduled appointment:
Hours: 8:30 am to 12 pm.
Drop-in appointment:
Hours: 12:30 pm to 4 pm
Note: Drop-in service may be limited and depends on staffing capacity and how many people arrive before you. Booking an appointment is recommended.
Location
4 Hospital Road, Whitehorse, Yukon.
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.
To learn more, phone us at 867-667-8323, toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408, extension 8323.