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Infectious Disease Services
Florida Department of Health in Hardee County
- 863-773-4161
- HardeeCHD@FLhealth.gov
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Fax
863-773-0978 -
Mailing Address
115 K.D. Revell Road
Wauchula, FL 33873
To report a communicable disease or outbreak: Call 863-519-8300 After Hours Call: 863-413-2620
Infectious diseases are disorders caused by organisms — such as bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites. Many organisms live in and on our bodies. They're normally harmless or even helpful, but under certain conditions, some organisms may cause disease.
Some infectious diseases can be passed from person to person. Some are transmitted by bites from insects or animals. And others are acquired by ingesting contaminated food or water or being exposed to organisms in the environment.
Signs and symptoms vary depending on the organism causing the infection, but often include fever and fatigue. Mild complaints may respond to rest and home remedies, while some life-threatening infections may require hospitalization.
Many infectious diseases, such as measles and chickenpox, can be prevented by vaccines. Frequent and thorough hand-washing also helps protect you from infectious diseases.
Most infectious diseases are reportable to the Florida Department of Health by your doctor.
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