Communicable Disease/Infectious Disease
Communicable diseases, also known as infectious diseases or transmissible diseases, are illnesses that result from the infection, presence and growth of pathogenic biologic agents (viruses, bacteria, fungi, protozoa, parasites and prions) in an individual human or other animal host. Infections may range in severity from asymptomatic (no symptoms) to severe and fatal. Transmission of these biologic agents can occur in a variety of ways, including direct physical contact with an infectious person, consuming contaminated foods or beverages, contact with contaminated body fluids, contact with contaminated inanimate objects, airborne (inhalation), or being bitten by an infected insect or tick. Some disease agents can be transmitted from animals to humans, and some of these agents can be transmitted in more than one way.
Some of these Communicable Diseases are required by law in Ohio to be reported to your local health department. The list of diseases that are required to be reported are found on the ODH website.
Reporting a Communicable/Infectious Disease
Please click the button below to report any of the reportable communicable/infectious diseases to CCCHD. Any additional lab work or paperwork can be faxed to our secure fax line at 937-390-5626.
If you would rather complete the “old” Ohio Confidential Reportable Disease form, please click here and fax it to CCCHD at 937-390-5626. This fax is a secure fax.
Clark County Communicable/Infectious Disease Reports
Unless otherwise specified, data contained in these reports is considered preliminary.
Preliminary Communicable Disease Report: 2024, Second Quarter
Preliminary Communicable Disease Report: 2024, First Quarter
HIV data is considered preliminary until published on the Ohio Department of Health Website.
Annual 2023 Communicable Disease Report
Annual 2022 Communicable Disease Report
Annual 2021 Communicable Disease Report
Annual 2020 Communicable Disease Report
Annual 2019 Communicable Disease Report
Annual 2018 Communicable Disease Report
Seasonal Flu Reports
The beginning of Flu season is considered to be MMWR Week 40.
MMWR Weeks in 2022:
- MMWR Week 40 (10/2/2022-10/8/2022)
- MMWR Week 41 (10/9/2022-10/15/2022)
- MMWR Week 42 (10/16/2022-10/22/2022)
- MMWR Week 43 (10/23/2022-10/29/2022)
- MMWR Week 44 (10/30/2022-11/5/2022)
- MMWR Week 45 (11/6/2022-11/12/2022)
- MMWR Week 46 (11/13/2022-11/19/2022)
- MMWR Week 47 (11/20/2022-11/26/2022)
- MMWR Week 48 (11/27/2022-12/3/2022)
- MMWR Week 49 (12/4/2022-12/10/2022)
- MMWR Week 50 (12/11/2022-12/17/2022)
- MMWR Week 51 (12/18/2022-12/24/2022)
- MMWR Week 52 (12/25/2022-12/31/2022)
MMWR Weeks in 2023:
- MMWR Week 1 (1/1/2023-1/7/2023)
- MMWR Week 2 (1/8/2023-1/14/2023)
- MMWR Week 3 (1/15/2023-1/21/2023)
- MMWR Week 4 (1/22/2023-1/28/2023)
- MMWR Week 5 (1/29/2023-2/4/2023)
- MMWR Week 6 (2/5/2023-2/11/2023
- MMWR Week 7 (2/12/2023-2/18/2023)
- MMWR Week 8 (2/19/2023-2/25/2023)
- MMWR Week 9 (2/26/2023-3/4/2023)
- MMWR Week 10 (3/5/2023-3/11/2023)
- MMWR Week 11 (3/12/2023-3/18/2023)
- MMWR Week 12 (3/19/2023-3/25/2023)
- MMWR Week 13 (3/26/2023-4/1/2023)
- MMWR Week 14 (4/2/2023-4/8/2023)
- MMWR Week 15 (4/9/2023-4/15/2023)
The beginning of Flu season is considered to be MMWR Week 40.
MMWR Weeks in 2023/2024
- MMWR Week 42 (10/15/2023-10/21/2023)
- MMWR Week 43 (10/22/2023-10/28/2023)
- MMWR Week 44 (10/29/2023-11/4/2023)
- MMWR Week 45 (11/5/2023-11/11/2023)
- MMWR Week 46 (11/12/2023-11/18/2023)
- MMWR Week 47 (11/19/2023-11/25/2023)
- MMWR Week 48 (11/26/2023-12/2/2023)
- MMWR Week 49 (12/3/2023-12/9/2023)
- MMWR Week 50 (12/10/2023-12/16/2023)
- MMWR Week 52 (12/24/2023-12/30/2023)
- MMWR Week 1 (12/31/2023-1/6/2024)
- MMWR Week 2 (1/7/2024-1/13/2024)
- MMWR Week 3 (1/14/2024-1/20/2024)
- MMWR Week 4 (1/21/2024-1/27/2024)
- MMWR Week 5 (1/28/2024-2/3/2024)
- MMWR Week 6 (2/4/2024-2/10/2024)
- MMWR Week 7 (2/11/2024-2/17/2024)
- MMWR Week 8 (2/18/2024-2/24/2024)
- MMWR Week 9 (2/25/2024-3/2/2024)
- MMWR Week 10 (3/3/2024-3/9/2024)
- MMWR Week 11 (3/10/2024-3/16/2024)
- MMWR Week 12 (3/17/2024-3/23/2024)
- MMWR Week 13 (3/24/2024-3/30/2024)
- MMWR Week 14 (3/31/2024-4/6/2024)
- MMWR Week 15 (4/7/2024-4/13/2024)
- MMWR Week 16 (4/14/2024-4/20/2024)
- MMWR Week 17 (4/21/2024-4/27/2024)
- MMWR Week 18 (4/28/2024-5/4/2024)
- MMWR Week 19 (5/5/2024-5/11/2024)
- MMWR Week 20 (5/12/2024-5/18/2024)
Current Communicable/Infectious Disease Outbreak(s) in Clark County
- Syphilis Outbreak – Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is passed from person to person through direct contact with a syphilitic chancre. Chancres occur mainly on the external genitals, vagina, anus, or in the rectum but can also occur on the lips and in the mouth. Transmission of the organism occurs during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Many people infected with syphilis do not have any symptoms for years, yet remain at risk for late complications if they are not treated. Although transmission occurs from persons with chancres who are in the primary or secondary stage, many of these chancres are unrecognized. Thus, transmission may occur from persons who are unaware of their infection.
- If you believe you have Syphilis or have been exposed to Syphilis and would like to get tested, please call CCCHD at 937-390-5600 to schedule an appointment now!
- Reproductive Health – If you would like to get tested or need testing for work please visit the link to learn of the clinic dates and times.
- COVID-19 Pandemic – For more information on the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, please visit the CCCHD COVID-19 Information page.
Communicable/Infectious Disease Resources
- Ohio Department of Health Infectious Disease Control Manual – The IDCM serves as a reference for local health departments and health professionals in Ohio. See Section 3 for descriptions of diseases, diagnostic criteria and other information.
- Know Your ABC’s: A Quick Guide to Reportable Infectious Diseases in Ohio – This document will walk you through the particulars of reporting infectious diseases for Ohio healthcare professionals.
*Ohio Revised Code and Ohio Administrative Code: Diseases - Reportable Condition Form – When reporting a condition that is reportable (see the link to the quick guide above) including COVID-19, please use this form.
- Tuberculosis Screening – If you would like to get tested or need testing for work please visit the link to learn of the clinic dates and times.
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