Northern California Fires –Health Tips for San Franciscans SAN FRANCISCO (October9, 2017) –The multiple fires currently burning in Napa, Sonoma and other northern counties may be creating the potential of a healthhazard, here in San Francisco. Smoke from wildfires and structure fires can affect health: eye and throat irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. October 10, 2017 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health Health Tips, Napa Fire, San Franciscans, SFDPH, Sonoma Fire 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Advisory: Hepatitis A among Men Who Have Sex with Men, San Francisco An increase in hepatitis A virus (HAV) cases has been identified among MSM (gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men) in San Francisco. Seven cases have been confirmed since August 1, 2017. All seven cases lacked documentation of prior HAV immunization. No clear chain of transmission or common exposure among these cases has been identified, nor was international travel a risk factor. There is no genotypic or epidemiologic evidence linking these cases to the current outbreaks or clusters of HAV in homeless or illicit drug-using individuals elsewhere in California or the USA.1 However, limited genotype information suggests at least some of the cases could be linked to other HAV outbreaks among MSM in the United States and Europe. October 3, 2017 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health HAV, Public Health Advisory, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Flu and Infectious Disease Forum: New Hope for Communicable Diseases: Hepatitis C, TB and the Road to Elimination The San Francisco Department of Public Health is pleased to invite you to the San Francisco Flu and Infectious Disease Forum. Join us for an engaging discussion to learn more from experts in the fields of communicable and vaccine preventable diseases! September 27, 2017 SF Dept of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
HEALTH ADVISORY: Hepatitis A Outbreaks in California; Prevention Recommendations for San Francisco Providers Two California counties are reporting outbreaks of hepatitis A virus (HAV) among individuals who are homeless and/or using illicit drugs. As of August 29, San Diego County has identified 378 cases and 15 deaths since November 2016; Santa Cruz County has reported 62 cases since April 2017. Related cases have been identified in other California counties, as well as in Arizona and Utah. To date, no related cases have been identified in San Francisco; this presents an opportunity to prevent an outbreak locally. September 6, 2017 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health California, Health Advisory, Hepatitis A Outbreak, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Hepatitis A Outbreaks in California Immunization recommended for Californians who are homeless or using drugs On July 13, 2017, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) issued a health advisory regarding outbreaks of hepatitis A among persons who are homeless or using illicit drugs and individuals working with these persons. July 20, 2017 Managed Care, Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health California, CDPH, Hepatitis A, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
