The Epidemiology program is primarily charged with the reporting and control of communicable diseases and conditions that may significantly affect public health as specified in Florida Administrative Code Chapter 64D-3. Our staff is directly responsible for investigating over 80 reportable conditions with the exception of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and sexually transmitted infections (STI).
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.