Communicable Disease
Communicable diseases are those that can be transmitted from person to person (or animal to human) via direct contact with body fluids, ingesting contaminated food or water, inhalation of contaminated air, or the bite of an infected insect.
We offer confidential services and community education for communicable diseases including:
Local Communicable Disease Data:
2024 Communicable Disease Annual Report: Midland County, Michigan
2025 Communicable Disease Annual Report: Midland County, Michigan
Midland County Reportable Disease Update- First Quarter 2026
Resources:
DHHS Communicable Diseases A-Z
2026: Health Care Professional's Guide to Disease Reporting in Michigan
Respiratory Virus Reporting Requirements (effective 1/1/2026)
Managing Communicable Diseases in Schools (Updated 9/25)
Long Term Care Facilities (LTC)- Respiratory Virus Outbreak Guidance (Updated October 2025)
Forms & Handouts:
Communicable Disease Reporting in Michigan

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