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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.

 


Flu Information

Florida Flu Weekly – PDF 465 KB – Opens in a new window

Advisories

Brochures

Flyers

Literature

County

Flu: A Guide for Parents 

Cover your Cough

Fact Sheet

CDC

Flu & You 

How to Hand Wash

Treating the Flu

 

Take 3 Actions

Spread Fun. Not Flu.

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MMWR 8-17-12

Websites:

www.cdc.gov/flu     www.flu.gov     www.vaccines.gov


Influenza Surveillance Reports:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

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