Washtenaw County Public Health is responsible for investigating and controlling infectious disease outbreaks. We rely on the cooperation of community partners and the public to accomplish this – including you!

What Can I do?

Stay informed. Help Public Health protect our community’s health by following official instructions in any emergency. You can also learn to protect yourself and others in the event of a disease emergency.

The following fact sheets provide information about potential disease threats. Understand the threats, plan ahead – and remain healthy and calm.

Potential Biological Weapons

Anthrax Fact Sheet

Botulism Fact Sheet

Plague Fact Sheet

Smallpox Fact Sheet

Tularemia Fact Sheet

Other Infectious Diseases

Pandemic Influenza Information

SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Influenza Resources

MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus)

West Nile Virus Fact Sheet

Basic Prevention

There is no substitute for prevention. Understand and promote good hand washing, cough etiquette and other prevention strategies.

Hand Washing Fact Sheet

Clean Hands Save Lives! (CDC)

Cough Etiquette: Why don't we do it in our sleeves? (5 minute video)

Cover Your Cough Poster (CDC)

Influenza Prevention and Hand Washing Resources (NACCHO)

Influenza Information - Multiple Languages (CDC)

Hand Washing Resources - Multiple Languages (Mass.gov)

For more information visit the Communicable Disease Program page.

Return to the main Emergency Preparedness page.

Updated May 2008.