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The primary function of the Office of
Disease Control is to protect and promote the health of
Lake County residents and visitors. This is accomplished
through the operation of public health surveillance, field
investigations, health assessments, emergency preparedness
activities, and epidemiologic studies. Information from
these activities is provided in a timely fashion to partners
within the Lake County Health Department (LCHD), other
agencies, researchers, and the public. This information
is used to identify Lake County residents and visitors
at increased health risk, to assess causality and to recommend
preventive measures to decrease the burden of disease
and injury.
Disease
Reporting
If you are a medical provider needing
to report one of Florida’s reportable diseases/conditions,
use
this form. The completed form can be faxed it
to 352-589-1325 or you can call: 352-589-6424.
For HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) reporting,
use this
Form. The completed form can be faxed to 850-414-8103
or mailed to 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A-19, Tallahassee,
FL 32399-1716. Phone number is 850-245-4303.
After cases are reported
to the State Health Office, they are forwarded to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Click
here to visit the CDC web page.
Links
Rabies
If
you were determined to need vaccination, please review
this form
Rabies is a deadly disease that can be prevented, but
not cured. The virus attacks the nerves and brain tissue
of warm-blooded animals including humans.
Persons who have experienced an animal bite should:
1. Immediately scrub the wound with lots of soap and
running water for five to ten minutes.
2. Try to get a complete description of the animal and
determine where it is so that animal control can pick
it up for quarantine or rabies testing.
3. Go to your family doctor
or the nearest emergency room immediately.
When medical treatment is received for an animal bite,
the doctor or emergency room staff will report the incident
to Lake County Health Department Disease Control staff
at 352-357-1668.
IMPORTANT: If you kill the animal,
be careful not to damage the head and avoid further contact
with the animal even though it is dead.
If you have been bitten by an animal or have additional
questions about animal bites click below for the link
to Lake County Health Department Environmental Health
Services:
http://www.lakechd.com/EVH/index.asp
Contact
Information:
Main Number: 352-357-1668
Secured Fax Number: 352-589-1325
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