Our Epidemiology Division works to protect and promote the health of our residents and visitors. The division staff are responsible for monitoring disease trends and investigating outbreaks and single cases of reportable conditions, such as vaccine preventable diseases, viral hepatitis, enteric infections, and vector borne diseases, with the goal of preventing the spread of disease in our community. Our staff collect, analyze, and disseminate public health data as appropriate, and provide information and support to healthcare providers in the management of diseases of public health importance.
Our office can be contacted at 772-221-4000, Option 6 or after-hours at 772-221-4000. Our confidential fax is 772-223-2533.
Diseases and Conditions
Identify and understand the risk, transmission, symptoms, and treatments.
Disease Reporting Information
Health care and laboratory providers are required to report conditions of public health importance to the Florida Department of Heath.