Disease Reporting

Who Should Report

• Physicians
• Labs
• Infection control practitioners
• Schools
• Child care centers
• Other care providers

Which Diseases Are Reportable

• List of diseases that physicians and labs must report (PDF) (2 pages)
• Michigan’s Communicable Disease Rules (PDF) (14 pages)

Disease Reporting Forms

• All diseases (except HIV/AIDS): Disease Reporting Form (PDF). Print out and fax to our confidential line at 734-544-6706.
• HIV/AIDS, please print out the reporting form (PDF) and, if needed, form instructions (PDF). Mail to Washtenaw County Health Department ATTN: Cathleen Wilczynski 555 Towner Ypsilanti, MI 48198.
• Animal Bite / Exposure Reporting Form (PDF) fax to 734-544-6706.

School Report Forms

• Weekly Online School reporting form for communicable diseases. This is a new online form which can be filled out each week.
• Chickenpox (Varicella) reporting form (PDF)
• Managing Communicable Diseases in Schools (PDF) - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services

Foodborne Illness Reporting

If you believe you have gotten sick from food you ate at a grocery store or restaurant in Washtenaw County, please go to the Environmental Health site for information on how to report.

HIPAA Guidance Regarding Disease Reporting

Communicable disease reporting is exempt from HIPAA regulations. Health care providers do not need patient consent to report diseases to the health department. Find more information about HIPAA Guidance Regarding Disease Reporting (PDF).