The Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County’s (DOH-Pinellas) Epidemiology Service Center is responsible for the investigation, monitoring, and control of reportable diseases and conditions in Pinellas. The Department serves as a public resource for information and education about specific diseases, the epidemiology of those diseases, and their prevention.
To report a fish kill, contact the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
To report a dead bird, call this office or log onto the FWC’s bird surveillance website.
Foodborne illness complaints are investigated to determine the source, provide control measures, and minimize further risks to the public. It should be noted that public restaurants in Pinellas County are under the authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Grocery stores and convenience stores in Pinellas County are under the authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
To learn more about foodborne illnesses, visit the Florida Department of Health’s Hygiene Codes and Standards or the USDA’s Foodborne Illness and Disease webpage.
Diseases and Conditions
Identify and understand the risk, transmission, symptoms, and treatments.
Disease Reporting Information
Health care and laboratory providers are required to report conditions of public health importance to the Florida Department of Heath.