News Releases 2024 - California Department of Public Health
October 1, 2024 — The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is encouraging Californians to take precautions against diseases spread by mosquitoes after recording six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission …
California Department of Public Health
Everyone 6 months and older can stay protected by getting updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines. People 65+ or those who are immunocompromised should get a 2nd COVID vaccine dose 6 months after their first. Prepare your food safely this holiday season.
News Releases 2021 - California Department of Public Health
December 31, 2021 - Today, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) released the most recent statistics on COVID-19 and updates on the state’s pandemic response. State Officials Announce Latest COVID-19 Facts.
California communities are banning syringe programs. State …
Mar 19, 2024 · The California Department of Public Health has long endorsed handing out sterile syringes as a proven way to prevent dangerous infections from running rampant when people share...
Medication error 'probably caused' SoCal patient's brain bleed
Sep 25, 2023 · At Adventist Health Simi Valley, medical staff erroneously gave an 81-year-old patient two doses of the blood thinner Lovenox within two hours, which “probably caused” a brain bleed that preceded...
California confirms first known U.S. case of emerging mpox
1 day ago · The California Department of Public Health said the first known case of clade I mpox — a different strain of mpox than what has been circulating in the U.S. in recent years — was confirmed in ...
California health officials shorten COVID isolation guidance as ...
Jan 18, 2024 · The California Department of Public Health says the new guidance — shortening the isolation period from five days to one — aligns COVID-19 recommendations with those for other circulating...
Following Federal Approval, California Ready to Administer …
Sep 23, 2021 · California’s vaccine action plan outlines scenarios to ensure the state and partners can meet expected demand for boosters. The plan also ensures the state’s readiness to administer vaccines to Californians under age 12, which is anticipated as early as next month.
California deviates from CDC guidelines on Covid isolation: What …
Jan 19, 2024 · In California, a person who tests positive for Covid and has no symptoms does not need to isolate, according to new state health guidelines.
California Implements First-in-the-Nation Measure ... - California …
Aug 11, 2021 · SACRAMENTO – In order to best protect students and staff as California starts the school year fully in-person, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) today issued a new public health order requiring all school staff to either show proof of full vaccination or be tested at least once per week.