Individual reports of serious communicable diseases like pertussis or mumps allow the JCHD to alert those who may have been exposed to the disease, recommend vaccination and treatment as needed, and provide information to the public.

Schools and Childcare facilities are required by law to submit weekly communicable disease reports, in accordance with the Michigan's Public Health Code 368 of the Public Acts of 1978, section 333.511 of Michigan Compiled laws.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has created a new resource for schools titled "Managing Communicable Diseases in Schools (PDF)".

Reporting System

• To make it even easier to routinely report, JCHD has developed an internet-based reporting system.
• Please register to use the online reporting system by completing and returning the Registration Form (PDF) via email.
• After registration you will receive an email with your credentials for using the weekly disease reporting website.
• Access the online reporting system.
• Download a pdf version of the JCHD Communicable Disease Report Form.

The weekly communicable disease report may be sent directly to the JCHD every week school is in session via the online method or one of the three following methods:

• Fax: 517-788-4256
• Email
• Mail to:
  1715 Lansing Avenue
  Suite 221
  Jackson, MI 49202

If you have any questions about reporting illnesses to the JCHD please contact the Communicable Disease Section at 517-768-1662. Thank you for your contribution to the health of Jackson County.