A communicable disease is an illness that can be transmitted from person to person. Reporting of communicable diseases is required by Wisconsin State Statute 252.05 and Wisconsin Administrative Code DHS 145. Individuals required to report communicable diseases include physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, school and daycare personnel, and any others with knowledge of disease.
Communicable Disease Follow-Up
Helpful Resources:
Communicable Disease Reporting for Health Personnel
Communicable disease reports can be received electronically through the Wisconsin Electronic Disease Surveillance System (WEDSS), by phone at 262-896-8430, faxed at 262-896-8387, or mailed to 514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha WI 53188.
Reporting Forms:
Non-Reportable Communicable Disease Information:
2022 Public Health Annual Report
Public Health Services
Contact Us
Dept. of Health and Human Services
Address: 514 Riverview Avenue
Waukesha WI, 53188
Phone: (262) 896-8430
Fax: (262) 970-6670
TollFree: 1-800-540-3620
Email: hhs@waukeshacounty.gov
The Public Health Immunization Clinic is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (262) 896-8430.
The Nurse Call Center is available by phone:
Monday-Friday. (8 AM – 4:30 PM)
WIC Clinic is open for services by appointment only. For more information call 262-896-8440. Enter thorugh the Public Health main entrance.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (8:15 AM - 4 PM)
Tuesdays (10:30 AM - 5:30 PM)
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact a medical professional or call 911.
The Public Health Division will be closed to the public for the following observed holidays in 2023: