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Epidemiology

epidemiology {ep´ï-de´me-ol´o-je} 1. the study of the relationships of the various factors determining the frequency and distribution of diseases in human communities. 2. the field of medicine concerned with the determination of the specific causes of localized outbreaks of infection, such as hepatitis, of toxic disorders, such as lead poisoning, or any other disease of recognized etiology. -- Dorland’s Medical Dictionary

Disease Prevention: HIV/AIDS Programs, STDs, Tuberculosis, Viral Hepatitis, Newcomer Health… Environmental Epidemiology: Beach Monitoring, Fish Consumption, Rabies, West Nile Virus... Immunization: Vaccines for Children, School Requirements, Vaccine Safety, Influenza, Travel… Radiological Health: Radioactive Materials, X-ray Machine Program, Radon, Tanning Beds, Laws… Surveillance & Investigation: Influenza Surveillance, Disease Surveillance Data, Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs)… Pharmacy Services: Central Pharmacy, Drugs in Local Health Departments, Dispensing of Drugs…

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Communicable Disease Reference Chart for School Personnel
Disease Statistics
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David H. Trump, MD, MPH, MPA
State Epidemiologist
Director, Office of Epidemiology

109 Governor Street,
6th Floor East
Richmond, VA 23219

Phone: (804) 864-8141
Fax: (804) 864-8139

Last Updated: 03-29-2013

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