School Health

The Michigan Public Health Code requires schools, preschools and childcare centers to report student immunization levels and communicable illnesses to their local public health department. Requirements apply to both public and private schools and childcare settings.

COVID-19 Information and Guidance

  • See WCHD schools, camps, and childcare COVID-19 guidance here.

  • Use the MDHHS antigen testing results portal to report positive school administered COVID-19 antigen test results.
  • CDC’s COVID-19 hospital admission levels recommendations align precautions for educational settings with those for other community settings.
  • CDC's page on guidance for K-12 schools and early care and education programs to support safe in-person learning

Communicable Disease Reporting

Schools and childcare settings are required to report cases and outbreaks of communicable diseases to the Health Department. Please use these forms for reporting:

Immunization Reporting

Immunization reporting utilizes the Michigan Care Improvement Registry/Schools Immunization Reporting System (MCIR/SIRS).

MCIR / SIRS Information for Reporting Personnel - Fall 2023

These pages contain information for immunization and disease reporting personnel:

Washtenaw County Health Department Links

Other Helpful Links