Vector-Borne Diseases

The Grand Traverse County Health Department (GTCHD) monitors diseases that can be transmitted to humans by animals or vectors. These diseases can pose a threat to individuals and the health of our communities. 

• Michigan Emerging Diseases - Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS)

Vector-borne diseases: 

Vectors like mosquitoes, ticks, or fleas can carry and transmit parasitic, viral, or bacterial diseases to people. A person who gets bitten by a vector and gets sick has a vector-borne disease. 

• Ticks and Your Health:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • MDHHS
  • If you find a tick, you can get it identified by submitting a photo to the MDHHS or visiting the GTCHD. However, before bringing the tick to our office located at 2650 LaFranier Road in Traverse City, please call our Environmental Health team at 231-995-6051 to inform them. 
• Mosquitos and Your Health:  
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • MDHHS 
• Fleas and Your Health:
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention