Communicable Diseases
Jackson County Health Department tracks and monitors reported communicable diseases to help prevent the spread of illness in our community. Our staff work with healthcare providers, schools, childcare facilities, and affected individuals to investigate cases and provide recommendations to protect public health.
Reported Diseases
Illinois law requires certain communicable diseases and conditions to be reported to local public health authorities. Healthcare providers, laboratories, schools, childcare facilities, and other mandated reporters can access the Illinois Department of Public Health’s current list of reportable diseases and reporting requirements below.
Jackson County Surveillance
Jackson County Health Department monitors communicable disease trends throughout the county to identify public health concerns, track disease activity, and guide prevention efforts. View the communicable disease surveillance report below for a summary of reported cases and surveillance data.