reportable diseases

As a core function of public health, health departments around the world collect reports of communicable disease in an attempt to control outbreaks and prevent the spread of disease.


When a person becomes ill with a reportable disease, their health care provider is mandated by law to report it to the local Health Department and a report is filed to Centers for Disease Control through State Department of Health. Often the investigation process includes education for the client and their family. In Lincoln County, we work with schools and other providers to identify disease outbreaks in a timely manner. You can find a list of Reportable Diseases here.

Information on Specific Communicable Diseases

You can find more information from the CDC on communicable diseases like:

  • Chickenpox

  • COVID-19

  • Hepatitis B and C

  • Influenza

  • HIV/AIDS

  • Mpox

  • Pink Eye

  • Mumps

  • Rabies

Illnesses can be reported to DHSS or Your local health departmenT

Contact Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services:

During business hours: 573-751-6113

After hours and on weekends: 800-392-0272

Fax: 573-526-0235


Questions? Please call (636) 528-6117.

Last Reviewed 9/18/22