Epidemiology is the study of the patterns and distribution of health and illness in a population and determination of the factors that influence population health. Disease Intervention Services represents the Florida Department of Health’s coordinated effort to control communicable disease, HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis, and vaccine-preventable diseases.
The primary responsibilities of the Office of Epidemiology and Disease Intervention Services are:
- Develop and maintain public health surveillance systems.
- Investigate and respond to reports of communicable diseases and conditions.
- Field investigations of cases and outbreak situations.
- Analyze and distribute public health data.
- Participate in emergency preparedness and response activities.
- Conduct influenza surveillance and education.
- Conduct community outreach health education activities.
Reportable Diseases and Conditions
The goal of the communicable disease team is to receive, investigate, rapidly respond to, and rapidly report to Florida Department of Health all cases of reportable illnesses/conditions to protect the health of our citizens. We encourage the awareness of our community partners in the identification and reporting of the selected diseases and conditions. To report any of the conditions in the document below, please call the Office of Epidemiology and Disease Intervention Services.
Report by telephone:
- Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.: 850-653- 2111, Ext. 108 or 109
- Emergency, after hours, and holidays: 850-653-5980 or 850-370-0803
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.