Is bird flu slowing down in California? Here’s what public health experts told lawmakers
On these fronts, the situation with bird flu in California is improving since its height in December 2024 when Gov. Gavin ...
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As poultry farms slowly recover from bird flu, concerns rise over economy, public health
Bird flu is not just for birds. It is about public health, agriculture and an economic crisis. That was the final takeaway of ...
Central Valley health departments monitoring for measles
Cases of the measles are spreading across the country for the first time in a long time. "Somebody with measles goes to an environment 10 people present with no immunity to measles," Kaiser Permanente ...
California vaccine management system’s funding is running out. ‘Incredibly concerning’
The California Department of Public Health said they were short about $39 million to continue the myCAvax program beyond June ...
How to get the measles vaccine in California
Multiple measles cases emerge in California, sparking public health concerns. Learn why vaccination is a key tool to stop the spread.
California Changes Drinking Water Restrictions
The wildfires saw local water systems contaminated with toxins, leading the California Department of Water and Power to issue ...
Measles outbreak sweeps across nine states, including California
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- Cases of measles are growing across the nation. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there are about 200 cases of measles across the US. Specifically, ...
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Q&A with Barbara Ferrer: L.A. County Public Health braces for impact under Trump
Federal grants make up roughly two-thirds of the county Public Health Department’s budget, funding efforts to fight diseases and other programs, according to the department. Barbara Ferrer said ...
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California Regulators Link Herbicide Paraquat to Health Risks in People, Wildlife
The preliminary findings come in response to requests from conservation and public health groups to reevaluate approval of the herbicide paraquat and ban its use in the state. In 2024 California also ...