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 »
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 »
Pertussis Cases Increase in San Diego County Date: April 29, 2014 This health alert informs the local medical community of recent 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 298 pertussis cases in San Diego so far in 2014. This compares to only 53 cases reported at this time last year and reflects increasing cases noted throughout California. Local case reports began to increase last September, with 275 of the 430 ... April 29, 2014 Public Health Pertussis 0 0 Comment Read More »
Pertussis Cases Increasing in San Diego County October 25, 2013 The San Diego County health department has confirmed 202 local cases of pertussis so far in 2013, compared to 127 cases reported at this time last year. One local high school site has had thirteen reported cases: all were students 14–16 years old up-to-date on vaccinations with symptom onset dates between August 14 and September 27. When cases occur in schools or daycares, staff and families are routinely notified and urged to seek care promptly for early symptoms or for contact prophylaxis. Clinicians who evaluate patients with ... October 28, 2013 Public Health Pertussis, Public Health, Vaccinations, Whooping Cough 0 0 Comment Read More »