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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.
Health advisory: Xylazine presence in illicit drug supply
Xylazine, a non-opioid agent developed as a veterinary tranquilizer, has been increasingly detected in the nation’s illicit opioid supply. Xylazine has been associated with fatal overdoses and chronic wounds, with areas in the Northeast USA being heavily impacted.
Health advisory: Ebola virus disease update
As of October 26, 2022, there have been 136 confirmed and probable cases and 53 deaths from the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in Uganda caused by the Sudan virus. In recent weeks, the outbreak has expanded to 7 districts including the capital city, Kampala.
Health advisory: Communicable disease updates
There are several ongoing communicable disease concerns in the County of Santa Clara that health care providers should remain attuned to.
Health advisory: Monkeypox update regarding testing, isolation, treatment, and vaccination
The monkeypox virus (MPX) epidemic continues to impact residents of Santa Clara County As of August 23, there are over 41,000 cases in 95 countries reported globally, 15,433 cases reported in the US, and 2663 cases reported in California. The County of Santa Clara has identified 117 cases among its residents.
Health advisory: Monkeypox infections in Bay Area
The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department (SCCPHD) has now identified one confirmed and one probable case of Monkeypox among Santa Clara County residents.