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Our Epidemiology Division works to prevent the spread of disease in our community.

 

Our staff provides information and education for medical practitioners and the community in order to detect, track and prevent the spread of disease.

 

The division staff is responsible for monitoring, investigating and reporting all communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, tuberculosis and vaccine preventable diseases.  

 

HIV testing, pre and post test counseling is available, as well as a referral to our AIDS Drug Assistance (ADAP) Program. The Epidemiology Division also hosts a series of community outreach events to throughout the year to promote HIV prevention.

 

For more information about Epidemiology and outreach programs, please call 772-221-4000.

 

 

Influenza Surveillance Reports:

April & May 2010 (PDF-111 KB)

February & March 2010 (PDF-107KB)

December 09 & January 2010 (PDF-104KB)

October & November 09 (PDF-99.8KB)

September 28, 08 - May 30, 09 (PDF-115KB)

September 30, 07 - May 24, 08 (PDF-186.KB)

  

Keep in touch with the EPI Observer, our quarterly newsletter:

October-December 09 (PDF-502KB)

July-September 09 (PDF-493 KB)     

July 09 H1N1 Special Edition (PDF–315KB)

Jan-March 09 (PDF–522KB)

 

Previous years:

Jan 08 Pan Flu Special Edition (PDF–289KB)           

May 07 Hurricane Special Edition (PDF–454KB)

            

 

Remember: Hand washing is essential in preventing the spread of many diseases and is a critical element for any outbreak prevention!

 

Helpful Links:

CDC: http://www.cdc.gov