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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact the Florida Department of Health

  •  850-245-4401
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    Mailing Address

    Florida Department of Health 

    4052 Bald Cypress Way 

    Tallahassee, FL 32399 


How do I know what diseases to report?

The following is a list of diseases and conditions that are required to be reported in Florida, in addition to guidelines for practitioners and laboratories:

Additional information: Disease Reporting Information for Health Care Providers and Laboratories


How do I report a case of a disease or a positive lab result?

If you are a health care professional or laboratory worker and would like to report a case of disease please contact your local county health department.

If you are unable to reach your local county health department, if a public health emergency, or outside of regular business hours, please contact the Bureau of Epidemiology 24/7 at 850-245-4401.

Health care practitioners and laboratories can sign-up for electronic laboratory reporting for diseases and conditions of public health importance.


How do I get additional information about disease frequency in Florida?

There are several sources for information regarding disease frequency in Florida:

  • Florida's Communicable Disease Frequency Reports - Allows you to select the disease or condition of interest as well as other classifications to customize your reports.
  • Several reports on disease frequency published by the DOH's Bureau of Epidemiology, in the publications section.

Are disease outbreaks or clusters supposed to be reported?

Yes, any cluster or outbreak of disease is required to be reported. These clusters or outbreaks can be of any disease or condition, and is not limited only to those diseases included on the practitioner list of reportable diseases.

Contact your local county health department. If you are unable to reach your local county health department, if a public health emergency, or outside of regular business hours, please contact the Bureau of Epidemiology 24/7 at 850-245-4401.


Do you have information about MRSA in Florida?

The surveillance section provides information about methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. The antibiotic resistance information section includes MRSA fact sheets, control guidelines, and recommendations.


If I got sick from a restaurant, how do I report it?

If you believe that you became ill from consuming contaminated food,  complete the online food and waterborne illness complaint form.

If you have additional questions regarding who to contact when reporting an illness associated with food, view reporting issues with food in Florida.


 

How do I report that I was ill on a cruise ship?

If you believe that you became ill while on a cruise ship, contact yourlocal county health department

If you are unable to reach your local county health department, if a public health emergency, or outside of regular business hours, please contact the Bureau of Epidemiology 24/7 at 850-245-4401.

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