What is Epidemiology? Epidemiological Data Epidemiological Reports Epidemiological Bulletin Epidemiological Resources Vision The Epidemiology Unit envisions a future in which protection of the community from disease, suffering, and death is accomplished through a comprehensive understanding of health that influences public policy, prevention, education, and response. Mission The mission of the Epidemiology Unit is to use epidemiologic principles to provide precise, scientific information that is responsive to emergent public health needs and useful to the public, health care professionals, and policy makers. To accomplish our mission, the Epidemiology Unit:   - Conducts disease surveillance and outbreak investigations - Produces communicable and chronic disease summary reports - Fulfills data requests - Assists with community task forces Contact the Epidemiology Unit   225 37th Avenue Phone: (650) 573-2346     San Mateo, CA 94403 Fax: (650) 573-2919     epidemiology@co.sanmateo.ca.us     Click here to Meet the Epi Unit Staff