Pertussis, Shigella sonnei, and Measles Updates Pertussis: Feb. 26., 2015, CAHAN: Pertussis Epidemic Continues in San Diego County and California Shigella sonnei: Feb. 24, 2015, CAHAN: Shiga Toxin-producing Shigella sonnei Cases in San Diego County Measles: Feb. 20, 2015, CAHAN: Measles Update #3 Feb. 20, 2015, CDPH Health Advisory: Measles Update Kaiser Permanente "Measles Not Measles" Poster February 24, 2015 Public Health Measles, Pertussis, Shigella sonnei 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Resources for Physicians • CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions • CMA’s Jan. 21 Health Advisory • CDPH Healthcare Facility Infection Control Recommendations for Suspect Measles Patients (March 2014) • Visiting Another Country Flyer for Medical Offices: English • Tagalog • Attention: You Could Have Measles Poster for Medical Offices: English • Spanish * Fever and Rash? … Consider Measles (CDPH Poster for Providers) * CAHAN San Diego Measles Update (Jan. 18) February 6, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Update #2: More Potential Public Exposures in San Diego Date: January 18, 2015 This CAHAN updates the January 15 measles advisory with new locations of possible public exposures to measles in San Diego County and provides updated case counts for the Disneyland measles outbreak. Background Three probable cases of measles were recently reported with several locations identified where the public may have been exposed. Like the 10 confirmed measles cases reported in the county this year, these three individuals traveled to Disneyland on Dec. 18, 2014. None had been vaccinated for measles. Two have recovered from their illnesses, and one is ... January 20, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Update — Potential Public Exposures in San Diego Date: January 15, 2015 Seven more San Diego residents were confirmed this week to have measles linked to the Disneyland exposure on December 18, 2014. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that there are 25 cases confirmed in other California counties and four in other states. These numbers are expected to increase. This is the updated list of locations where the measles cases may have exposed others in the county: Absolute Personal Fitness, 2000 Main Street, Julian, on Jan. 9 between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. ... January 16, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Two Measles Cases Diagnosed in San Diego Date: January 6, 2015 Two San Diego residents were confirmed today to have measles after visiting Disneyland on December 18, 2014. The unimmunized siblings are among seven confirmed measles cases in California associated with visits to Disneyland on December 17 and 20, 2014. Because the incubation period for measles is up to 21 days, individuals who were exposed at the park may continue to present for care with symptoms that begin before January 12. An index case at Disneyland has not been identified. In addition, the ill San Diego residents may ... January 7, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ebola Update Regarding Mali December 5, 2014 This health advisory updates local healthcare personnel on the addition of Mali to the list of countries that are experiencing ongoing transmission of Ebola. Person Under Investigation for Ebola Criteria Now Includes History of Travel to Mali The West African country of Mali has been added to the list of Ebola-affected countries that constitute part of the CDC criteria for a Person Under Investigation (PUI) for Ebola. Healthcare personnel and facilities should be aware that travelers from countries with widespread transmission of Ebola (Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea) or ... December 5, 2014 Public Health Ebola, Mali 0 0 Comment Read More »
Travel Histories and Ebola Preparedness Date: October 8, 2014 Travel Histories and Ebola Preparedness This health advisory reminds local healthcare personnel to increase their vigilance for patients presenting with fever or other symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) and to ask about travel history to Ebola-affected countries in West Africa. Links to updated resources to address risk assessment, infection control, and patient management for EVD are also provided. Updated Information on Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Epidemic Ebola virus transmission is ongoing in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. Nigeria, and Senegal have had imported cases, but with close ... October 8, 2014 Infectious Disease, Public Health Ebola 0 0 Comment Read More »
Enterovirus D68 Detected in Southern California Children With Respiratory Illness Date: September 19, 2014 This health alert describes the first cases of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) respiratory infection confirmed among hospitalized children in Southern California and provides guidance and references on laboratory testing, reporting, and infection control for EV-D68. No outbreaks of EV-D68 have been reported in San Diego County at this time. Southern California EV-D68 Cases In early September 2014, Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (RCHSD) notified the San Diego County (SDC) Epidemiology Program of increases in pediatric patients examined and hospitalized with respiratory illness. The increase began in late August with ... September 19, 2014 Public Health Enterovirus D68 0 0 Comment Read More »
Ebola Virus Disease Ebola Virus Disease August 18, 2014 This health alert provides an update on the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in West Africa and contains related resource links and recommendations for local healthcare providers. Outbreak Update West Africa is currently experiencing the largest Ebola outbreak in history and the first in the region. The severity of the outbreak prompted the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other agencies and partners are taking steps to respond to ... August 19, 2014 Infectious Disease, Public Health Ebola 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pertussis Epidemic in San Diego County and California Pertussis Epidemic in San Diego County and California Date: August 11, 2014 This health alert informs the local medical community of continued increases in pertussis cases in San Diego County, provides links to treatment and prevention references, and reminds providers about important management issues. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) has confirmed 1,183 pertussis cases in San Diego so far in 2014, a rate of 37.4 cases per 100,000. This surpasses the 1,179 cases reported locally during the 2010 pertussis epidemic. The California Department of Public Health ... August 14, 2014 Public Health Pertussis, Whooping Cough 0 0 Comment Read More »