Communicable Disease
A communicable disease is an illness transmitted through contact with microscopic organisms (such as bacteria or viruses). People, animals, food, surfaces, water, and air can all be carriers. Communicable diseases are contagious and can be transmitted from one source to another.
For general information on communicable diseases, click here.
For provider information including state statutes and reporting requirements, click here.
If you are a provider that needs to report a Category I communicable disease, please call the health department at 920-967-3520 during regular business hours. The health department is open Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 4:00pm. To report a Category I communicable disease outside of these hours, please call the Menasha Police Department non-emergency line at 920-967-3500.
