Phone: (989) 895-4003
Fax: (989) 895-2083

The goals of the Communicable Disease Division are to promptly investigate disease outbreaks and implement control measures to minimize further transmission of disease; monitor disease-reporting by physicians and laboratories in order to detect trends and to assess the public health impact of diseases support communication between public health agencies, private physicians, and hospital and occupational health infection control personnel, as an essential part of disease control efforts and prevention efforts; and to disseminate health education messages to the community and the media in order to enhance disease control and prevention efforts.

Bay County Health Department plays a key role in efforts to control communicable diseases. The public health system depends upon reports of disease to monitor community health and to provide the basis for preventive action. Examples of reportable diseases include Measles, Polio, Diphtheria, Hepatitis A, Salmonellosis, Botulism and Syphilis.

Cyclosporiasis Update


As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, with the largest increase occurring in Southeast Michigan, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is providing additional recommendations to help prevent foodborne illness related to fresh produce.  

What you should do: Follow food safety recommendations to prevent infection. If you're experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms, contact your primary care provider or visit a walk-in clinic.
** The health department does not offer testing for cyclosporiasis or treatment for stomach illnesses.

If you do become ill
People experiencing gastrointestinal illness, such as sudden and ongoing diarrhea, are encouraged to contact their health care provider and reach out to their local health department. Cyclosporiasis is treated with antibiotics along with rest and drinking plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.


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Long Term Care Facility Reporting

Phone: (989) 895-4003
Fax: (989) 895-2083
Email: [email protected]

Long-term care facilities can find resources, outbreak forms, surveillance tracking tools, and answers to commonly asked questions to better assist them in meeting reporting requirements to minimize further transmission of diseases in the county. Please contact the Communicable Disease Division at BCHD with any questions.

To access our online reporting form, visit: Cluster Facility Outbreak Notification Reporting Form or you may find the printable forms under the resources section. 

Resources



Below is a list of communicable diseases. Click on the disease to learn more.

Campylobacter Chickenpox E.Coli
Fifth Disease Giardia Hand, Foot and Mouth
Head Lice Hepatitis A Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C Latent TB Infection Legionnaire
Meningitis Mononucleosis MRSA
Mumps Norovirus Pertussis
Pinworms Rabies Ringworm
RSV Salmonella Scabies
Scarlet Fever Shigella Strep Throat
Tuberculosis West Nile Virus Tetanus
Pink Eye COVID-19 Avian Influenza
Rubella
 Measles MPOX


Questions?

Call your family physician or Bay County Health Department at (989) 895-4009.

Physicians, clinical laboratories, primary and secondary schools, childcare centers and camps are required to report the occurrence or suspected occurence of any disease, condition or infection as identified in the Michigan Communicable Disease Rules.  In addition, all other health care providers are authorized to report to local health authorities.  Together, they play a key role in state and local efforts to control communicable diseases.  The public health system depends upon these reports of diseases to monitor the health of the community and to provide the basis for preventive action.

For more information on Michigan Communicable Disease Rules, visit:

Communicable Disease Reporting in Michigan