Disease Control and Prevention

Hepatitis A is a highly contagious, short-term liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus. Getting vaccinated and practicing good hand hygiene are the best ways to protect against hepatitis A.

Hepatitis A is caused by a contagious virus that infects the liver—it can lead to serious liver problems. The virus spreads through the feces of people who have the virus. If a person with the virus doesn’t wash their hands after going to the bathroom, feces can get on their hands and can transfer to objects, food, and drinks. When these things are shared, other people can unknowingly swallow the virus. If a person who has the virus comes in close contact or touches other people—this includes sex—the virus can also spread.

To schedule an appointment for a hepatitis A vaccination at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County, call 407-343-2000.

To lean more about hepatitis A, visit VEST | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)

Hepatitis-A Fact Sheet 

Meningococcal disease can refer to any illness that is caused by the type of bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus [muh-ning-goh-KOK-us]. These illnesses are often severe and include infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord (meningitis) and bloodstream infections (bacteremia or septicemia).

Meningococcus bacteria are spread through the exchange of respiratory and throat secretions like spit (e.g., by living in close quarters, kissing). Meningococcal disease can be treated with antibiotics, but quick medical attention is extremely important. Keeping up to date with recommended vaccines is the best defense against meningococcal disease.

To schedule an appointment for a meningococcal vaccination at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County, call 407-343-2000.

To learn more about meningococcal disease, visit Meningococcal Disease | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)

Meningococcal Outbreak Fact Sheet

Vaccinations are available by appointment only. Walk-ins will not be accepted.

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County (FDOH-Osceola) is offering the Monkeypox Vaccine – JYNNEOS for persons who meet the following criteria:

• Close contacts of monkeypox cases and those with potential exposure.
• People who have had multiple sexual partners in the past 2 weeks in an area with known monkeypox.
• Laboratory personnel and select health care personnel at high risk for monkeypox.
• MSM (men who have sex with men).

Please visit the CDC website for more information about monkeypox.

Hepatitis A (Havrix) and Meningococcal disease vaccine (Menveo) will also be available at the time of your appointment.

Call 407-343-2000 to schedule an appointment. No walk-ins will be accepted.Appointments are available while supplies last. Please check this website often for updates on JYNNEOS vaccine availability.

For more information on monkeypox, visit the following links:

Monkeypox information and resources from the Florida Department of Health: Monkeypox | Florida Department of Health (floridahealth.gov)

Monkeypox information and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Monkeypox | Poxvirus | CDC

Monkeypox information and resources from the World Health Organization: Monkeypox (who.int)

Latest case counts in Florida from Florida Charts: Florida CHARTS Reports (flhealthcharts.gov)