OFFICE CLOSURES/HOLIDAYS: Our office will be closed Monday, October 5th, 2026 for staff training and Friday, October 16th, 2026 for the Fairfield County Fair.

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School & Childcare Guidance

Working with schools and childcare programs to reduce the spread of illness and respond quickly to outbreaks.

The Fairfield County Health Department (FCHD) works closely with schools and childcare programs to reduce the spread of illness and respond quickly to outbreaks. Guidance and required actions may vary by disease and are based on Ohio Administrative Code reporting requirements and public health recommendations.

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Outbreak reporting for schools & childcare

Schools and childcare providers are required to report certain diseases and outbreaks to the health department. If you notice more illness than usual in a classroom, sports team, or facility, please contact the FCHD Communicable Disease Team for guidance and next steps.

Report or ask for guidance: 740-652-2832 (suspected illness) or 740-652-2846 (outbreak / multiple ill).

Downloadable tools

More coming soon.

Exclusion GuidelinesOhio Administrative Code 3701-3-13 (opens in a new window, leaves this site) Cleaning & disinfection guidanceCDC, early care & education settings (opens in a new window, leaves this site) ODH Communicable Disease ChartPDF (opens in a new window, leaves this site) ODH Communicable Disease BrochurePDF (opens in a new window, leaves this site)