Phone: (989) 895-4003
Fax: (989) 895-2083
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
Flu Information
- Signs and Symptoms
- Treatment of the Flu
- Caring for Someone with the Flu
- Prevention
- Vaccination
- Managing Communicable Disease in Schools
Hot Topics
- Drug Resistant Gonorrhea
- Norovirus Awareness
- Avoiding Bug Bites
- Mosquito Bite Prevention for Travelers
- Bed Bugs
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:
