Infectious Disease Service

The Florida Department of Health in Jackson County (DOH-Jackson) Disease Surveillance Branch works to protect and promote the health of all Floridians from infectious diseases through disease surveillance. This epidemiology-focused branch monitors disease trends and outbreaks in Jackson County communities. It is required by law to report certain diseases to DOH-Jackson.

The Disease Surveillance Branch investigates these reportable disease cases and notifies the DOH Bureau of Epidemiology. Reporting these diseases allows the Disease Surveillance Branch to alert the community and to stop the potential spread of illness in a timely manner.