Disease surveillance, control and prevention programs to protect Mississippians from the cost and burdens of disease.
COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Home: Surveillance, prevention and information
- COVID-19 for Healthcare Professionals: MSDH and CDC guidances
Major Diseases
- Flu and pneumonia: Flu shot availability, high-risk groups, and flu prevention
- Mosquito-borne illnesses: West Nile virus, Zika virus, St. Louis encephalitis, and more
- STD/HIV: HIV, gonorrhea, syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases
- Chronic diseases: Cancer, diabetes, heart disease and more
- Communicable diseases: Tuberculosis, hepatitis and other reportable diseases
See the menu in this section for more communicable disease topics.
Immunizations
- Immunizations: Disease protection for children and adults against measles, pertussis and more
- Immunization Registry: Reporting and obtaining immunization records
Special Areas
- Epidemiology Office: Disease surveillance and control
- Entomology and Vector Control: Control of mosquitoes, spiders, ticks, lice, and other insects and arthropods
- Electronic Health Records and Disease Reporting
- Pharmacy
- 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
