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:
- [NEW**] Step-by-Step Instructions 2024-2025 (updated 9/9/2024)
- Reporting Site Registration Form (every user should 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:
- [NEW**] MCIR SIRS Training for Childcare Staff
- [Recording 6/6/2024] MCIR/SIRS & Communicable Disease Reporting Training - Childcares (on the right)
- [NEW**] MCIR SIRS Training for School Staff
- Vaccines Required for Childcare and Preschool in Michigan
- Vaccines Required for School Entry in Michigan
- MCIR Reporting for Childcares & Schools
- Foreign Exchange Student Immunization Requirements
- Immunization Waiver Information (michigan.gov)
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.