Public Health, Healthcare, & Laboratories
The Tennessee Department of Health is moving toward pan-respiratory surveillance and response. As of January 1, 2025, healthcare providers are no longer required to report individual COVID-19 cases to TDH. However, Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) and COVID-19 associated pediatric deaths among individuals under 18 should be reported to TDH within 1 week. Suspected outbreaks of any etiology, including COVID-19, remain reportable. Healthcare providers and laboratories should report patient information using the guidance on the reportable disease webpage.
Additionally, some facilities may be required by CMS to submit respiratory pathogen data through the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) portal. For additional information, please visit NHSN COVID-19 Modules and Dashboards.
COVID-19 Testing at the State Public Health Laboratory
SARS-CoV-2 PCR and whole genome sequencing testing are available at the state public health laboratory.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information and Reporting
- CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Product Information and Factsheets
- Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine
- FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19 vaccine
- To report COVID-19 vaccination data, please visit the Tennessee Immunization Information System (TennIIS) webpage
- To report adverse vaccine events, please visit: HHS Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System
COVID-19 Vaccine Partners Onboarding, Storage, and Management
- CDC: Vaccine Storage and Handling (2024)
- TDH Routine and Emergency Vaccine Management Plan (REVMP) Provider Checklist
- TDH Combined VFC & COVID-19 Routine Emergency Vaccine Management Plan (REVMP)
For more information about becoming a COVID-19 vaccine provider, email [email protected]
For additional information on immunizations please visit TDH Vaccine-Preventable Diseases and Immunization Program
Additional Resources for Public Health Staff, Healthcare Providers, and Laboratories
- Infection Prevention Team COVID-19 Consultations (8/17/2022)