Epidemiology

Florida Department of Health in Alachua County

352-334-7900
ACHDPress@flhealth.gov
Mailing Address
224 SE 24th Street
Gainesville, FL 32641

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. There are over 90 diseases and conditions listed as reportable. Any grouping, clustering, or outbreak is reported and acted upon immediately. Reports can be taken 24/7 by calling 352-334-7900.

Epi InvestiGATOR

The Epi InvestiGATOR is our Epidemiology department's quarterly newsletter. This newsletter is targeted to Alachua County health professionals and includes articles on local health issues as well as reportable disease statistics for the county.