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Floridians and Visitors Urged to Get Vaccinated Against Measles

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With the increase in measles cases across the US, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is urging Floridians and visitors who have not been immunized to get vaccinated. Although measles was thought to be eradicated in the United States in 2000, the disease has reappeared in recent months in the form of outbreaks in several states. The Centers for Disease Control and Health Protection defines a measles outbreak as three or more cases. As of April 17, 2019, one measles case has been reported to FDOH.

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2019 Community Health Needs Assessment

In collaboration with local hospitals and other surrounding Department of Health, DOH-Orange is currently distributing community health surveys, in efforts to successfully complete the 2019 Community Health Needs Assessment. The purpose of this survey is to better understand the health needs and concerns of county residents; with a goal to develop strategies to address the community’s health needs and identified issues. Please take a few minutes to complete this important survey.

Submission deadline is Friday Feb 8th

Thank you for your participation!

Please take the Community Health Survey

Upcoming Events

Road to Resilience, ACEs Training for Healthcare professionals, Social Workers and Mental Health Therapist

Orlando Regional Medical Center, 52 W. Underwood Street

April 30, 2019

Hepatitis A Community Partner Meeting

Lake Ellenor Autidorium

April 30, 2019

Back-to-School Immunization

July 22-August 04, 2019
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