The Epidemiology Program in Duval County works to protect, promote, and improve the health of Duval residents and visitors through disease surveillance, investigation and control, epidemiologic/outbreak responses, education, and outreach. The Epidemiology team identifies residents and visitors at increased health risk, assess causality, and recommends preventative measure to decrease the burden of disease and injury.

Services Provided

  • Communicable Disease Surveillance and Reporting
  • Disease Investigations and Control
  • Outbreak Response
  • Epidemiology Preventive Services
  • Public Health Alerts, Advisories and Information
  • Outreach and Education
  • Internship/Fellowships

EPI Monitor

The EPI Monitor is a newsletter that highlights various surveillance and investigation activities in Duval County.

COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

Along with disease surveillance and investigations, our team supports community initiatives for high‑priority populations. Through our Hepatitis Program, we offer education, testing, immunizations, and treatment referrals. During outbreaks, our Epi Response team provides testing, prophylaxis, education and other services as applicable. From 2021–2025, our Protect, Promote, and Improve Health (PPI) Project advanced community initiatives that improved health across Duval County.