A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from person to person. Reporting of communicable diseases is required by Wisconsin State Statute 252.05 and Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 145. Individuals required to report communicable diseases include physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, school and daycare personnel, and any others with knowledge of disease.
Infectious Disease Monitoring and Response
Waukesha County Public Health Division is the agency designated by state law to receive reports of communicable disease in Waukesha County residents. Upon receipt of a communicable disease report, an investigation may be conducted to determine the source of infection and to prevent further disease spread in the community.
Communicable Disease Reporting for Health Personnel
Communicable disease reports can be received electronically through the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), by phone at 262-896-8430, fax at 262-896-8387, or mailed to 514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha WI 53188. Links to forms available below:
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