A communicable disease is an infectious disease that can be transferred/transmitted from an infected person to another individual. Organisms like bacteria, viruses, and parasites cause infectious diseases. Illness caused by an infectious disease is a common occurrence in students. These notices address various infectious diseases often seen in students.

Most cases of illness are isolated to one student, but occasionally an outbreak of a particular disease can occur in a school.  The law requires school personnel to report to the local public health agency a list of specific reportable disease or conditions.  Notices included in this section can be downloaded and sent home to parents.

Procedures for School Reporting to Public Health

• Communicable Disease Outbreaks at Schools: Reporting

Disease Notices

Click Here to view additional information regarding Disease Exposure Notices

For more detailed information about school health, view your school's health manual.

Partners/Resources

• California Department of Public Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• County of Marin Health and Human Services