Communicable Disease and Reporting
Keeping our kids safe
For Schools & Childcare
To help track and control the spread of communicable diseases, schools and childcare providers are required by the State of Michigan (Michigan Legislature Public Health Code (Excerpt) Act 368 of 1978) to report communicable diseases to local health departments. BEDHD also provides consultation to schools and childcare providers about managing communicable diseases.
Communicable Disease Reporting:
- CD Reporting Step-By-Step Directions
- Reporting Site Registration Form (every user must have their own login and password)
- Managing Communicable Disease In Schools (State of MI)
- Managing Communicable Disease In Child Care Settings (State of MI)
Immunization MCIR/SIRS Reporting:
Immunizations are one of the most effective and scientifically proven measures to protect children against harmful diseases and death. Since 1978, Michigan law has required that each child have an up-to-date certificate of immunization at the time of registration or no later than the first day of attendance.
- Licensed childcare centers must report immunization status for all children enrolled by October 1st each year.
- Schools must report the immunization status for every student for entry into kindergarten and 7th grade, and for enrollment into a new school district grades 1-12, by November 1st and February 1st each year.
Immunization Requirements:
- Immunization and Waiver Information for Schools and Childcares
- Vaccines for Childcare Preschool
- Vaccines Required for School Entry in Michigan
- Immunization-Requirements-Foreign-Exchange-Students
Useful Links for Reporting
- MCIR/SIRs information is located on the MCIR.org website
- Reporting Instructions
- Roster/Manuals/Video Library – How to build a roster, user guides, tip sheets, aggregate reporting forms
- School/Childcare FAQs
- Reporting to Health Department
- Site Administrator Tasks and Forms
MDHHS MCIR/SIRS Training PowerPoints:
- 2025-2025 MDHHS MCIR SIRS Update for childcare staff.pdf
- 2025-2026 MDHHS MCIR SIRS Update for school staff.pdf
Contact Information:
Disease Reporting Questions or Website Issues: schools@bedhd.org 517-541-2630
Immunization Reporting Questions: schools@bedhd.org or 517-541-2630
General Illness Questions: schools@bedhd.org or 517-541-2630
To report any case of suspected or confirmed communicable disease in Barry or Eaton County, please contact BEDHD:
- Barry and Eaton Communicable Disease Phone: 517-541-2641.
- Communicable Disease Fax: 517-541-2666.
- For emergencies occurring after hours or on weekends, please call 517-541-2683.
[Page last updated: 8/01/2025]