Surveillance activities at the state and local level are based on specific public health laws, rules, and regulations.

 Links to Important Information:

• Tennessee Reportable Disease State Laws
• 2022 Reportable Disease in Tennessee for Healthcare Providers
• 2022 Reportable Diseases in Tennessee for Laboratories
• Detailed Laboratory Guidance
• Tennessee Department of Health Disease Reporting Form
• Tennessee Department of Health’s Reportable Disease Website

There are two secure fax lines available that can be used to fax completed disease report forms: 423-279-2727, 423-224-1615, or 423-323-5337.

If you need to speak with someone regarding the reporting of a communicable disease, please, call 423-279-7545.