The Stavanger Communicable Diseases Office provides advice on communicable diseases and works with disease prevention, including tuberculosis control. The office also provides information related to public health and migration health, which is important for the general health and well-being of the population.
Vaccination services are offered to residents of retirement and nursing homes, and vaccination of healthcare personnel is handled by their employers. The Communicable Diseases Office also recommends contact with private providers for travel vaccines, and emphasizes the importance of influenza vaccination to reduce the risk of serious complications.