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Epidemiology Program

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Infectious Disease Services - DOH-Charlotte

Florida Department of Health in Charlotte County's (DOH-Charlotte) Epidemiology Program performs surveillance and investigates cases of reportable diseases and conditions in Charlote County, Florida.

DOH-Charlotte epidemiologists investigate outbreaks of infectious diseases and institute prevention and control measures to stop the spread of disease. They also provide education and technical assistance to health care providers and the community on the management of diseases of public health significance.

Reportable disease data are collected and analyzed to identify case rates, trends, and distribution of disease in the local community to provide:

  • Timely response to outbreaks
  • Regular reports to providers, the public, and partners
  • Target prevention activities

Information from these activities is then provided to partners within DOH-Charlotte, other agencies, and the public to:

  • Identify residents and visitors at increased health risk
  • Assess causality
  • Recommend preventive measures

Florida Department of Health Resources

For more information, visit Florida Department of Health's Disease Reporting Information for Health Care and Laboratory Providers webpage.