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:

School Contact Information:

General illness questions can be directed to: 517-541-2677 or schools@bedhd.org 
Questions related to immunization reporting : 269-798-4125

To report any case of suspected or confirmed communicable disease in Barry or Eaton County, please contact BEDHD:

  • Barry and Eaton County Phone: 517-541-2641.
  • You may also fax your report to 517-541-2666.
  • For emergencies occurring after hours or on weekends, please call 517-541-2683.

*For information on specific communicable diseases, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's website.

Page last updated: 9/9/2024.