The California Department of Public Health, in coordination with local health partners and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is investigating a possible human case of H5N1 bird flu in an individual who had contact with infected dairy cattle in the Central Valley. “Ongoing health checks...

The California Department of Public Health is encouraging Californians to take precautions against diseases spread by mosquitoes after recording six deaths caused by West Nile virus and ongoing transmission in many regions of California, especially the Central Valley. In Los Angeles County, the Los...

The California Department of Public Health is encouraging all Californians to get vaccinated this season to protect themselves and loved ones from respiratory viruses. Limiting the spread of respiratory viruses helps everyone, especially vulnerable members of our community like children, older adults...

Californians and travelers to the Central Valley and Central Coast regions of California may be at increased risk of Valley fever through the fall. The California Department of Public Health is reminding Californians and travelers that more people are infected with Valley fever in late summer and fall...

In a new public awareness campaign, the California Department of Public Health and CalFresh Healthy Living casts a light on the various health risks associated with sugar-sweetened beverages. The Not So Sweet Side initiative encourages California families and communities to make informed decisions about...

People who attended “Lightning in a Bottle” music festival in Kern County should see a healthcare provider if they are experiencing respiratory symptoms. The California Department of Public Health, in partnership with local health departments, is investigating cases of Valley fever (also called coccidioidomycosis...

With wildfire smoke and reduced air quality affecting many California communities, the California Department of Public Health is urging Californians to take steps to protect themselves from air pollutants. Wildfire smoke can affect anyone’s health, but some people are at higher risk, including pregnant...

The California Department of Public Health  is warning consumers not to drink Mary Jones hemp-infused soda, which have been identified as containing prohibited tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) isolate ingredients. Because these illegal products are inaccurately labeled and contain prohibited intoxicating...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is warning residents not to use a Vietnamese herbal ointment called “Cao Bôi Trĩ Cây Thầu Dầu” (Castor Oil Hemorrhoid Extract) because it contains lead and can be fatal. A woman in Sacramento died in March after developing severe lead poisoning...

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has been notified by the California Department of Public Health of one case of measles in a non-Los Angeles County resident who traveled throughout Los Angeles County from Saturday, March 30 to Sunday, April 1. Individuals who were at the following locations...