Contagious illness is common among children and can spread quickly in schools and childcare centers. Early detection and response can help prevent further spread of disease.

Schools and childcare facilities are required to notify the local health department of the presence of a contagious disease (WAC 246-110-020) or of suspected or confirmed outbreaks of notifiable conditions that may be associated with the facility (WAC 246-101-415 & 246-101-420). The goal of reporting is to prevent further spread of disease by implementing appropriate control measures.

How to report to Clark County

Reporting COVID-19:

• ​​​​To report individual cases tested directly by the school, please complete this webform. If your facility already reports through Simple Report, you do not need to report positive COVID cases to CCPH.
• To report outbreaks detected within the school, please complete this webform.
  • Line list template for outbreak reporting. 

Reporting influenza and influenza-like illness:

• To report influenza-like illness, please complete this webform.

Reporting other communicable diseases:

Fax the disease specific report form to 564.397.8080 (secure fax)

• Chickenpox
• Gastrointestinal Illness

Call the Communicable Disease Program (564.397.8182) for any questions.

Disease specific toolkits