Epidemiology

The Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Surveillance Program ensures accurate and timely case reporting with 24/7 support for clinicians and infection preventionists. Our surveillance team monitors diseases and health events year-round, analyzing data to guide public health interventions.

Our team of epidemiologists and disease investigators acts as public health detectives, working tirelessly to safeguard the community. We investigate cases to identify risks and exposures, facilitate testing and evaluations, when necessary, identify outbreaks while uncovering their causes, and implement control measures to prevent the further spread of diseases and protect the well-being of our community.

We promptly respond to contagious and life-threatening infections to safeguard public health. Recently, we've tackled COVID-19, Mpox, Ebola, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal disease, Zika, and other outbreaks. Our efforts are rooted in our mission of the Florida Department of Health is to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida.

We deliver essential preventive services for communicable diseases, including viral hepatitis testing, vaccinations, education, and treatment referrals. We offer post-exposure prophylaxis for infections like Meningococcal Disease, Hepatitis A, Pertussis, Mpox, and Measles. During outbreaks, we collaborate with community partners to provide vaccines, screenings, and health assessments, ensuring timely and effective responses.

Through a network of healthcare professionals in Duval County, we foster collaboration and share essential public health updates, alerts, and information, helping to prevent the spread of infections within the community.

We collaborate with our partners to detect the intentional release of biological agents, providing early warnings to public health officials for a rapid and coordinated response to mitigate the impact of a biological attack.

Our outreach services focus on promoting health among vulnerable populations by providing education, testing, vaccinations, and referrals to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.

We offer volunteer and internship opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in surveillance and disease investigation. For more information, please visit our Volunteer Services Page.

Conducts surveillance, investigations, implementation of control measures, and prompt epidemiologic and outbreak response.

Conducts surveillance and reporting of HIV/AIDS. Visit HIV Care Now for more information on HIV/AIDS services.

Conducts surveillance, reporting, and field assignment of STDs including syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV/AIDS.

Conducts surveillance, reporting, and field assignment of Tuberculosis cases.

Conducts case investigation and management of Acute, Chronic, and Perinatal Hepatitis infections. Provides education, testing, screening, vaccinations and linkage to treatment for viral Hepatitis in our community.

Provides guidance, education and resources for intermediate care and dialysis facilities on infection control and prevention. The team also investigates multidrug resistant organisms and health care associated infections.

Facilitates performance and operational improvements in surveillance and investigations through data analytics, needs assessments, and projects.