DOH EPI Watch-December 2011
Testing and Trends in Varicella Cases -
The introduction of the varicella vaccine in 1995 has helped reduce the mortality rate. The varicella mortality rate declined 93% from 1990-1994 to 2005-2006 in persons under the age of 50 years.
-National Center for Health Statistics
Selected Reportable Diseases in Pinellas County
Click on pdf file below to review the December's report for November cases reported by the Pinellas County Health Department. Blank cells indicate no cases reported. For a compleate list of reportable diseases and guidelines for reporting, please visit:
