Mosquito-borne and Other Insect-borne Diseases
Contact the Florida Department of Health
Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida
Other Mosquito-borne Diseases
Other Insect-borne Diseases
Surveillance Information
Other Links
For information on chikungunya fever and resources from the April 1st interagency webinar click here
Drain and Cover
Stop mosquitoes from living and multiplying around your home or business. Protect yourself from mosquito's bites and the diseases they carry.
Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention Tips
Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida
West Nile virus Disease
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
St. Louis Encephalitis
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Other Mosquito-borne Diseases
Dengue Fever
Malaria
Chikungunya
Yellow Fever
Rift Valley Faver
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Other Insect-borne Diseases
Chagas
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Surveillance Information
Surveillance and Control of Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida, 2014 Guidebook (2.4 MB)
Mosquito-borne Illness Response Plan (33 KB PDF)
Mosquito-borne diseases including SLEV, WNV, and EEEV infection, malaria, dengue and yellow fever are reportable human diseases in Florida. Surveillance for these diseases includes human, domestic (including horses) and wild animal (including birds) disease surveillance and monitoring for virus activity through sentinel chicken and mosquito testing.
A weekly report containing information on mosquito-borne disease surveillance in Florida is published. These reports use data provided by Florida Department of Health, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, County Health Departments, the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, Tampa, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Other Links
Report a Dead Bird
Tick-borne Disease Information
Animal Contact and Human Health Information
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Contact the Florida Department of Health
- 850-245-4444
- health@flhealth.gov
- Mailing Address
Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida
Other Mosquito-borne Diseases
Other Insect-borne Diseases
Surveillance Information
Other Links
For information on chikungunya fever and resources from the April 1st interagency webinar click here
Drain and Cover
- Drain standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying.
- Cover your skin with clothing and use mosquito repellent.
- Cover doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out.
Stop mosquitoes from living and multiplying around your home or business. Protect yourself from mosquito's bites and the diseases they carry.
Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention Tips
Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida
West Nile virus Disease
Eastern Equine Encephalitis
St. Louis Encephalitis
Back to Top
Other Mosquito-borne Diseases
Dengue Fever
Malaria
Chikungunya
Yellow Fever
Rift Valley Faver
Back to Top
Other Insect-borne Diseases
Chagas
Back to Top
Surveillance Information
Surveillance and Control of Mosquito-borne Diseases in Florida, 2014 Guidebook (2.4 MB)
Mosquito-borne Illness Response Plan (33 KB PDF)
Mosquito-borne diseases including SLEV, WNV, and EEEV infection, malaria, dengue and yellow fever are reportable human diseases in Florida. Surveillance for these diseases includes human, domestic (including horses) and wild animal (including birds) disease surveillance and monitoring for virus activity through sentinel chicken and mosquito testing.
A weekly report containing information on mosquito-borne disease surveillance in Florida is published. These reports use data provided by Florida Department of Health, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, County Health Departments, the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories, Tampa, and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
For more Surveillance Information
Back to Top
Other Links
Report a Dead Bird
Tick-borne Disease Information
Animal Contact and Human Health Information
Back to Top
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