School Resources
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The Michigan Public Health Code requires schools, preschools and childcare centers to report student immunization levels and communicable illnesses to their local public health department. Requirements apply to public schools, private schools, and childcares.
The Livingston County Health Department offers public health resources, education, and support to local schools. Here you can explore the many programs and materials available to your school including information about communicable disease and immunization reporting.
Measles School Exposure Flowchart
Review the Measles School Exposure Flowchart to determine if there was a measles exposure in your facility.
Disease Guidance
Review our quick guide for common illnesses.
Reporting Requirements
An overview of reporting processes and deadlines.
Learning Library
Learn about school reporting requirements and processes.
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Communicable Disease Reporting
Communicable Disease Resources
Immunization Reporting
Immunization Resources
Quick Guide for Common Illnesses
Use this guide to manage common illnesses in school/childcare settings.
LCHD's Quick Guide for Common Illnesses
This resource is intended to assist schools with follow-up and response to common illnesses.
| Illness | Stay Home Until | Notification Threshold | Who to Notify | Notification Resources |
| Common cold | 24 hours with no fever and symptoms are improving. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| COVID-19 | 24 hours with no fever and symptoms have improved. | 3 or more ill students in a classroom | Classroom | |
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Fifth Disease (parvovirus B19) (erythema infectiosum) |
24 hours with no fever and symptoms are improving. | One ill student in a classroom | Anyone who may be pregnant | |
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GI Illness – “Stomach flu” (diarrhea and/or vomiting)
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Diarrhea and/or vomiting has ceased for 24 hours. | 3 or more ill students in a classroom | Classroom, sports, or clubs |
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Hand, Foot & Mouth (HFM) (coxsackievirus) |
Secretions from blisters can be contained. | One ill student in a classroom | Classroom | |
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Head Lice (pediculosis) |
Treatment completed and nits are combed out of hair. | One student with lice in a classroom | Classroom | |
| Influenza like Illness (ILI) | 24 hours with no fever and symptoms are improving. | 3 or more ill students in a classroom | Classroom | |
| Mononucleosis (Mono) | 24 hours with no fever and symptoms are improving. | One student with mono diagnosis | Parent of ill child | |
| Norovirus | Until illness has ceased for at least 48 hours; no food handling for 3 days after recovery. | One student with a confirmed norovirus diagnosis | Classroom, Bus | |
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Pink Eye (conjunctivitis) |
24 hours with no fever. | Two or more students with pink eye in a classroom | Classroom | |
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Pneumonia
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24 hours with no fever and symptoms are improving. | Three or more students with pneuomnia in a classroom | Classroom | Email template |
| Scabies | Until treatment has started. | One student with a confirmed diagnosis in a classroom | Classroom | |
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Skin Infection (impetigo, staph, or MRSA) |
Until treatment has started. Cover lesions. If swimming, cover wound with waterproof bandage. | Two or more students with the same skin infection in a classroom | Classroom | |
| Strep Throat / Scarlet Fever | Two or more doses of antibiotics have been taken. | Two or more students with strep throat in a classroom | Classroom |
Learning Library
Open each drop down to view school/childcare training videos and related links.
Communicable Disease Reporting
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Immunization Reporting
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments
Medical & Nonmedical Exemption Reporting
Other Programs & Services
Hearing & Vision Screenings
Livingston County Health Department offers hearing and vision screenings for children from 3 years old to age 21.
Kindergarten Oral Health Assessments
Smiles on Wheels provides dental screenings to children entering kindergarten.
Last Modified August 24, 2026
