Our primary responsibility is to monitor communicable diseases listed in Chapter 64D-3 of the Florida Administrative Code and investigate outbreaks. Chapter 381 requires the report of diseases of public health significance to the Health Department. Our office consists of a highly qualified team of health personnel trained to conduct investigations and surveillance of communicable diseases.
Our Epidemiology program staff members are engaged in a wide array of activities, including:
Disease Reporting
During Normal Business Hours:
904-875-6100, Option 6
After Hours/ Weekends/ Holidays:
904-813-6801
- Surveillance and Reporting: Monitoring and reporting communicable diseases and conditions to safeguard public health.
- Field Investigation: Conducting thorough investigations of case and outbreak situations to control the spread of diseases.
- Data Analysis and Distribution: Analyzing and distributing public health data through publications, presentations, and reports to inform and educate the community.
- Hepatitis A, B, and C Counseling and Education: Providing counseling and educational services to prevent and manage hepatitis infections.
- Lead Poisoning Prevention Services: Offering screening, surveillance, and case management to prevent and control lead poisoning.
- Perinatal Hepatitis B Services: Conducting screening, surveillance, and case management to prevent hepatitis B transmission from mother to child.
- Community Outreach Health Education Activities: Engaging with the community through outreach programs to educate and promote public health.
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.