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Ongoing Transmission of Candida auris in Healthcare Facilities in Northern and Central California
Ongoing Transmission of Candida auris in Healthcare Facilities in Northern and Central California
Measles case confirmed in Santa Clara County with public exposures
Measles case confirmed in Santa Clara County with public exposures
Health advisory: High Seasonal Influenza Activity, H5N1 Bird Flu Clinical Recommendations, and Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreaks in Uganda and Tanzania
Health advisory: High Seasonal Influenza Activity, H5N1 Bird Flu Clinical Recommendations, and Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Outbreaks in Uganda and Tanzania
Health advisory: H5N1 Bird Flu - Updated Status and Provider Recommendations
HEALTH ADVISORY: H5N1 Bird Flu – Updated Status and Provider Recommendations
Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda and Implications for Santa Clara County Providers
Marburg Outbreak in Rwanda and Implications for Santa Clara County Providers
Health advisory: Shigella Outbreak Associated with Homeless Encampments in San Jose
In 2017, the County of Santa Clara Medical Examiner’s Office verified 16 deaths in the County due to fentanyl overdose, an increase from 11 fentanyl-related deaths in 2016. Most of these cases involved fentanyl in combination with other drugs such as heroin, other opioids, benzodiazepines, methamphetamine, and cocaine.
Health update: Resource for patients seeking continued opioid or benzodiazepine therapy
Health update: Resource for patients seeking continued opioid or benzodiazepine therapy
Health advisory: Outbreak of aeromonas skin infections associated with athletic event in Sonoma County
On August 24, 2023, Sonoma County issued a Health Alert and Media Advisory regarding a Tough Mudder Endurance event that took place on August 19-20, 2023 in Sonoma, CA.
Health advisory: Benzathine penicillin G shortage
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a shortage of long-acting penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension products (Bicillin L-A), with an estimated recovery not before spring of 2024.
Health update: Prevent Mpox transmission in Summer 2023
While cases of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) have declined in Santa Clara County and the United States, the outbreak is not over. Recently, Chicago has reported 23 mpox cases since April 2023. As noted in a health alert from Chicago, which reported the first 12 confirmed and one probable cases from this cluster, nine out the first 13 (69%) cases were fully vaccinated.