Epidemiology (Epi) is the field of medicine that deals with the control of communicable disease (reportable diseases), including outbreaks in the community. The Epidemiology Department of the Florida Department of Health in Brevard County (DOH-Brevard) is the instrumental prevention key in the following service areas:
- Investigating, intervening and monitoring the incidence/occurrence of illnesses in Brevard County. Investigation includes identifying an agent, source, time, mode of transmission and persons involved.
- Monitoring reportable diseases reported by health care professionals in Brevard County and assisting them in managing new and emerging infectious diseases.
- Providing education and consultation to health care professionals, community groups and individuals is an important function of the epidemiology team.
The Florida Department of Health in Brevard County groups together staff that conducts surveillance and investigations for Tuberculosis, Hepatitis, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and other diseases/conditions of public health significance. Human surveillance of diseases and conditions is required in order to meet the mission of public health: to focus attention on identifying, assessing, and controlling the presence and speed of communicable diseases.
Diseases and Conditions
Identify and understand the risk, transmission, symptoms, and treatments.
Epi Topics
- Disease Prevention Tips-Provides information on hand washing, hygiene, food preparation, and disinfection.
- Rabies Information-Everything you need to know about rabies and how to report an animal bite.