West Virginia Disease Reporting Laws
National Laws
Reportable Diseases, Events and Conditions
- Click WV Reportable Disease Rule for the rule
- For individual reporting protocols and timeframes, see the respective disease/condtion page: A to Z List
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Disease Reporting
- VISN 05 Standing Letter (January 2026)
- VA Clarksburg Standing Letter
- VHA Directive
- Management of Infectious Diseases and Infection Prevention and Control Programs (June 2021)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) & Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
- Senate Bill No.488: AIDS Testing and Records Confidentiality
- Legislative Rule 64-64: AIDS Testing and Confidentiality
WEST VIRGINIA'S OTHER REPORTABLE CONDITION LAWS
Immunizations
- State Code 16-3-4: Compulsory Immunization of School Children
- Legislative Rule 64-95: Immunization for School Entry
- State Code 18-28-2: School Attendance, Health and Safety
Cancer Registry
Needlesticks
WHAT DISEASES ARE REPORTABLE?
- 2025 Reportable Disease Rule Updates
- Chart for Providers, Physicians, and Facilities: Color-Coded | Black and White
- Chart for Laboratory Electronic Reporting: Color-Coded
- Chart for Laboratory Paper Reporting: Color-Coded | Black and White
LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
- Infectious Disease Surveillance for LHDs (2024)
- Steps for Managing a Disease Report
- Quick Surveillance Guide
- Quick Reference Guide Sheet for WVEDSS
- Reportable Disease Rule Talking Points
HOW DO I REPORT DISEASES?
- WV Reportable Disease Card, "Yellow Card"
- Individual disease protocols and forms found on the respective topic page: A-Z List of Diseases
