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Jump to EPIDEMIOLOGY AFTER HOURS - On Call Number
Welcome to the Volusia County Health Department, Office of Epidemiology and Communicable
Disease Control.
Our primary responsibility is to monitor communicable diseases listed in Chapter 64D-3 of
the Florida Administrative Code and investigate outbreaks. Our office consists of a group of
highly qualified health personnel who are trained to conduct investigations and surveillance
of communicable diseases.
Office of Epidemiology and Communicable Disease Control staff members are engaged in a
wide array of activities, including:
- Surveillance and reporting of communicable diseases and conditions.
- Field investigation of case and outbreak situations.
- Analysis and distribution of public health data via publications, presentations
and reports.
- Hepatitis A, B, and C counseling and education
- Lead poisoning prevention services, such as screening, surveillance and case
management.
- Perinatal Hepatitis B screening, surveillance and case management.
- Community Outreach Health Education Activities.
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The Florida Department of Health(DOH) also has a web site
www.doh.state.fl.us
where you can find more
health information, statistics, and a list of county health departments. During a health
emergency, the DOH may issue a local, regional, or statewide health advisory. Health
advisories can be found on the DOH web site.
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After cases are reported to the State Health Office, they are forwarded to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Click here to visit the (CDC) web site
Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC):
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Reporting Information for Physicians, Laboratories and Hospitals
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If you need to report a disease but are not sure if it is a reportable disease or
condition, click here to see the list of
Reportable Disease/Conditions in Florida (PDF - 1847 kb)
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The Physician/Hospital Report of Communicable Diseases is the form used to report
communicable diseases. Please complete the following form and fax or mail it to our
office with a copy of the lab report.
Report of Communicable Diseases form (DOC - 60 kb)
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There are other communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted
diseases, and HIV/AIDS that are covered under Chapter 64D-3. If you want to know
where to send a report on any of the reportable diseases and conditions, please
report these diseases to their respective programs.
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Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fax: (386) 274-0641
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- AIDS/HIV
- SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES
- TUBERCULOSIS
- ALL OTHER REPORTABLE DISEASES/CONDITIONS
- Eastside Volusia County(Daytona)
- Westside Volusia County(DeLand)
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Phone: 274-0664
Phone: 274-0662, 274-0607
Phone: 274-0654
Phone: 274-0633
Phone: 274-0588
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EPIDEMIOLOGY AFTER HOURS
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If there is an Epidemiology situation (ie.,rabies, meningitis, measles, foodborne outbreak)
After hours
Monday - Friday, 5pm - 8am,
Weekends and Holidays
Phone: (386) 316-5030
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In Partnership for a healthier community,
click here
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Chapter 381 -
Report of diseases of public health significance to the
Health Department (PDF - 11 kb)
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Influenza Vaccination of Health-Care Personnel
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Recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory
Committee (HICPAC) and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
(ACIP) -
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) February 2006
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