Disease Control
Disease control includes:
- TB services such as skin testing
- evaluation and treatment for active and latent TB
- STD screening and treatment
- HIV testing and counseling
- Rabies testing of animals and administration of rabies shots to exposed children and adults.
Epidemiology
The Epidemiology Program monitors reportable diseases other than tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, and HIV/AIDS. Program staff members also investigate disease outbreaks in order to identify their source, intervene to protect others who may be at risk, and identify ways to prevent additional cases.
We are available to take reports 24/7 for notifiable communicable diseases.
Contact Information
Monday – Friday: 850-674-5645
After Hours and Weekends: 850-643-6048
Fax: 850-674-5420
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.