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Epidemiology Program
Duval County Health Department,
MC-28
1217 N. Pearl Street, Porter 213
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone: (904) 791-1735 Fax: (904) 791-1681
Disease Detectives
Like investigators at the scene of a crime, disease detectives begin by
looking for clues. They systematically gather information about what
happened-
Who
is sick? What are their symptoms? When did they get sick? Where could
they have been exposed to the illness?
Using statistical analysis,
investigators study the answers to these questions to find out how a
particular health problem was introduced into a community. Disease
detectives then use what they've learned to prevent further illness.
Reporting
a Disease
What illnesses are reportable
in Florida?
Florida Reportable Diseases
If you have questions or need to report a
disease call the Epidemiology staff at (904) 791-1735.
Information for People Recently Diagnosed with an Infectious Disease
Stomach or Bowel Problems
Salmonella,
Shigella,
Giardia,
E. Coli,
Cryptosporidiosis,
Campylobacter
and
Norovirus are
common causes of gastrointestinal illness. Consult your physician.
Consider giving a stool specimen to test for bacteria, parasites and
viruses.
Sore
Throats, Coughs, Colds and Breathing Problems
Streptococcus Pneumoniae,
Pertussis (whooping cough) and
"The Flu" are common causes of
respiratory illness.
MRSA
(methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus)
MRSA is a common infection of the skin and can
cause serious infections in other parts of the body. See your physician
if you think you may have this infection. Cultures of the infected area
will help determine the correct treatment.
CDC MRSA Information Page
Preventing
Disease
The single best way to prevent disease
is handwashing.
Resources
for Child Care Centers
Food
Complaints
To make a food complaint call the
Epidemiology Department at
(904) 791-1735.
See links below to make online complaints.
For complaints involving restaurants or fast food facilities: Department of business and professional regulation
For complaints
involving supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores or food
processors:
Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Food Recalls
To check food recalls check
out
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts.
Wildlife
Safety
To report a dead bird call
Epidemiology at (904) 791-1575 or
report dead birds online here.
To report an
animal bite call Environmental Health at
(904) 253-1280 or
click here for information
about rabies.
Travel
Clinic Information
If you are planning to travel outside
the country call the Travel Clinic at (904) 253-1040 (option 4).
For information online, visit the
CDC Traveler Information page.
West
Nile Virus
For question regarding the West Nile
Virus call (904) 791-1575 or visit the
CDC West Nile page.
Duval County Health Department
Main Office
515 W. 6th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32206
253-1000
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