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Hepatitis A Information
Outbreaks of Hepatitis A disease are currently ongoing in two California counties (San Diego County and Santa Cruz County). There has been no known local transmission of cases with the same strain of Hepatitis A virus with in Sacramento County this year. Populations at-risk of infection include: Homeless Injection and non-injection illicit drug users Healthcare…
Avoid a Heat Emergency
Take these precautions this summer. (excerpt from sacramentoready.org) River waters are still very cold and running high and fast, stay out of the rivers. If boating, use life jackets for all on the boat. Kids near the rivers should be wearing life jackets. Ensure the safety of your loved ones and check on family members, friends,…
Disaster Preparedness and Relief
Whether it be a flood, fire, an extended heatwave or other type of disaster 2-1-1 Sacramento works with the Sacramento Office of Emergency Operations, City and County of Sacramento, Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD), the American Red Cross and other agencies and organizations to provide up-to-date information on available resources. Visit www.SacramentoReady.org for information on disaster…
Get the Facts on the Zika Virus
Zika virus is a germ that is spread to people through mosquito bites. For general information about the Zika virus, click on the link below from Sacramento County Public Health. www.dhhs.saccounty.net/PUB/Documents/AZ-Health-Info/FS-Zika.pdf Also find more information on this topic on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website. www.cdc.gov/zika/index.html Information from the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District: www.fightthebite.net/zika-virus-and-our-district…