Epidemiology

Eastern Shore Health District Epidemiology staff receive and investigate reportable diseases and outbreaks reported by local healthcare providers and laboratories. The staff work with the community and health care providers to stop the spread of contagious diseases by using prevention steps.

Need Data? 

VDH Data Portal
District Monthly Surveillance Report

Programs 

Surveillance and Investigation
Disease Prevention
Immunization
Tuberculosis

Timely Topics

Waterborne Hazards
Mosquito-borne Diseases

Tick-borne Diseases in Virginia 
Food-borne Diseases
Healthy Pets = Healthy People
Traveler’s Health

Other Resources 

Centers For Disease Control (CDC)
World Health Organization
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Food Safety

Contact: Epidemiologist, Tracey Dedicatoria
Phone: 757-302-4268
Fax: 757-787-5841
E-mail: tracey.dedicatoria@vdh.virginia.gov