Through a combination of disease surveillance and programs to bring preventive information to the public, we work to protect Mississippians from the cost and burdens of disease.
- Flu and pneumonia: Flu shot availability, high-risk groups, and flu prevention
- Mosquito-borne illnesses: West Nile virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and more
- STD/HIV: AIDS and other sexually-transmitted diseases
Special Areas
- Epidemiology Office: Disease surveillance and control
- Entomology and Vector Control: Control of mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, bedbugs and other insects and arthropods
- Immunizations: Including information on the Mississippi Immunization Registry
- Meaningful Use of Electronic Health Records
- State Public Health Laboratory: Clinical and environmental testing
Reporting
- Morbidity Reports: Monthly statistics on selected reportable diseases in the state
- Reportable Diseases: Descriptions and reporting of major diseases in Mississippi
For all Disease Control topics, see the menu at left.
