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The Florida Department of Health works to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts.
Tuberculosis
Epidemiology
- 850-833-9065
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Mailing Address
221 Hospital Dr. NE
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
The Tuberculosis Control staff members are engaged in a wide array of activities including:
- Clinical services
- Field services (outreach)
- Surveillance
- Administrative Support
How to Report a Case of TB
Under the following circumstances, you should make a report to the TB Manager:• Laboratory confirmation of TB disease
• TB disease is suspected based on clinical or radiological examination of the patient
• A client is started on two or more anti-TB medications
A report of TB may be made either by telephone to 850-833-9240 x. 2160 or by fax to 850-833-7577.
On receiving a report, the program manager will contact the reporting physician or facility to obtain further information regarding the suspected case.
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