Communicable diseases, sometimes called infectious diseases, are illnesses caused by organisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites which may be spread from one person to another, from animal to person or an object (doorknobs, table tops, food, etc.) to person. Wisconsin State Statute Chapter 252.05 and Administrative Rule HFS 145 require certain communicable diseases to be reported to the local health department. 

State of Wisconsin List of Conditions that Requires Reporting

Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report form F-44151

For more information, please call 920-459-3207 or email public.health@sheboygancounty.com.

After Hours Info

If you need assistance regarding a Public Health Emergency, please call 920-946-7953 to reach the Health Officer or a Public Health Supervisor.  Reports of communicable disease may be faxed day or night to 920-459-0529.

Additional Resources

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Wisconsin Department of Health Services Communicable Disease Webpage

1/5/2026