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
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.