School Personnel Resources
The Waukesha County Public Health Division recognizes that schools deal with many public health issues. School personnel will find resources listed on this page on public health topics as they relate to schools. School personnel can report communicable diseases to the Waukesha County Public Health Division by phone at 262-896-8430, fax at 262-896-8387, or mail to 514 Riverview Avenue, Waukesha WI 53188.
Wisconsin Immunization Law
The Waukesha County Public Health Division provides information to assist schools in meeting the requirements of the Wisconsin Student Immunization Law (Chapter 252, Wis. Stats. and DHS 144 Wis. Admin Code). The information supplements the directions found in the Wisconsin School Immunization Requirements booklet available on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Division of Public Health website:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/reqs.htm.
2023-2024 Wisconsin School Immunization Requirements Full Booklet (PDF)
The School Report to Local Health Departments will be submitted electronically. This year we will continue to utilize an online process for schools to report to the local health departments and the state.
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/immunization/reqs.htm
Please submit your report online by the 40th school day.
Other Webpage Resources:
Outbreaks and Absenteeism
Waukesha County Public Health Division is the agency designated by state law to receive reports of communicable diseases in Waukesha County residents. Upon receipt of a communicable disease report, an investigation is conducted to determine the source of infection and to prevent further disease spread in the community.
Use the Absenteeism form to report excessive absenteeism in the school when an unusual number of students describe having similar symptoms, or the absentee rate is above the norm.
Absenteeism Form
Wisconsin Guide for GI Outbreaks in Schools
Communicable Disease Reporting Home Page
Non-Reportable Resources for School Personnel:
Head Lice
Bed Bugs
MRSA
Scabies
Communicable Disease Reporting
Waukesha County Public Health Division is the agency designated by state law to receive reports of communicable diseases in Waukesha County residents. Upon receipt of a communicable disease report, an investigation is conducted to determine the source of infection and to prevent further disease spread in the community.
Wisconsin Reportable Diseases
Waukesha County Communicable Disease Home Page
Wisconsin Communicable Disease Fact Sheet from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Communicable Disease Reporting Home Page
Pertussis
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides guidance for the case management of pertussis. Prophylactic antibiotics to prevent pertussis are recommended for household contacts, individuals at highest risk of developing severe pertussis, infants, pregnant women in their 3rd trimester, and immune compromised individuals.
Pertussis Information from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Pertussis Fact Sheet:
DHS - English Version
DHS - Spanish Version
Pertussis School Template Letter (English)
Disease Specific Information Home Page
Measles
The Waukesha County Public Health Division is working with schools to encourage proper MMR vaccination among their student population. It is important to understand that in the event that a measles exposure would occur at your school, all students not fully vaccinated with MMR will not be allowed to attend school from day 7 – 21 after exposure.
Measles Information from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Measles Fact Sheet:
DHS - English Version
DHS - Spanish Version
Disease Specific Information Home Page
Chickenpox
The Waukesha County Public Health Division is working with schools to encourage proper chickenpox vaccination among their student population. Vaccinated individuals with known chickenpox exposure can present with atypical rashes. Healthcare provider evaluations are encouraged.
Chickenpox Information from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Chickenpox Fact Sheet:
DHS - English Version
DHS - Spanish Version
Chickenpox School Template Letter (English)
Chickenpox School Template Letter (Spanish)
Disease Specific Information Home Page
Mumps
The Waukesha County Public Health Division is working with schools to encourage proper MMR vaccination among their student population. When a mumps exposure occurs in the school, the Waukesha County Public Health Division will work with school personnel to manage cases and communicate with parents regarding mumps exposure and education. Students without proof of age-appropriate vaccinations will be isolated from attending school beginning day 12 – 25 after exposure.
Mumps Information from Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS)
Mumps Fact Sheet:
DHS - English Version
DHS - Spanish Version
Mumps School Template Letter (English)
Disease Specific Information Home Page
