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Public
Health
Warning
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Previous Food/Product
Recalls
List of
Lead Product Recalls and Lead Related News
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| Aug.
17, 2009 Press
Release
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Santa
Cruz/Lockheed Fire UPDATE
Smoke
Conditions Cause Health Concerns
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| Oct.
21, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Davenport
Air Quality: Cr6 Levels Posted
10/21/08:
Davenport
Cr6 Updates |
| Sept.
19, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Rabies
Vaccine Shortage Posted
9/18/08
(For Health Care Providers): Rabies
Vaccine Shortage and Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Algorithm |
| Aug.
26, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Local
Increase in Salmonella Infections Posted
8/26/08
(For Health Care Providers): Local
Increase in Salmonella Infections |
| Aug.
6, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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West
Nile Virus
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here for more information about West Nile Virus
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| Nov.
16, 2007
Public
Health
Advisory
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Foodborne
Illness Outbreak
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| Nov.
2, 2007
Public
Health
Advisory
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Light
Brown Apple Moth Spraying
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| May
23, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Trabing
Fire Information Posted
6/21/08: Trabing
Fire Public Health Advisory |
| May
23, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Summit
Fire Information The
Summit Fire has deposited large amounts of ash and burned
residential structures in and outside of the areas of the
wildfires. The
residual ash condition will continue for several weeks, even
after the wildfires are extinguished.
To better inform County residents of possible dangers
from contact with the ash, County Public Health is providing
this advisory for the safe handling and disposal procedures for
ash involved debris.
 Click
here to view or print Advice on Safe Ash Cleanup Summit
Fire Information |
| May
13, 2008
Public
Health
Advisory
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Prevention
of Heat-Related Illness
To prevent heat-related illnesses when temperatures are extremely high, the Public Health Department
has compiled these recommendations. These self-help measures are
not a substitute for medical care but may help you recognize and
respond promptly to warning signs of trouble. Your best defense
against heat-related illness is prevention. Staying cool and
making simple changes in your fluid intake, activities, and
clothing during hot weather can help you remain safe and
healthy.
Posted
5/13/08: Prevention
of Heat Related Illness
CDC
Information about Extreme Heat |
| July
2, 2007
Public
Health
Alert
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Heat
Advisory Information
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| April
23, 2007
Public
Health
Warning
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Mussel
Quarantine in Effect
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The
annual quarantine on sport-harvested mussels taken from
the ocean waters of California for human consumption takes
effect immediately because testing by the California
Department of Health Services has detected elevated levels
of domoic acid, State Public Health Officer Dr. Mark
Horton announced today. This quarantine, which usually
takes effect May 1 and continues through Oct. 31, 2007,
affects all species of mussels harvested by the public
anywhere on the California coast, including all bays and
estuaries. |
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Consumers of sport-harvested, bivalve (two-shelled) clams or scallops are advised to eat only the white meat, removing and discarding the dark-colored organs or viscera before cooking. Shellfish for human consumption should only be taken from areas free of sewage or chemical contamination during all times of the year.
No
commercially harvested shellfish are included in the
annual quarantine. All commercial shellfish harvesters in
California are certified by the state and subject to
strict requirements to ensure that all oysters, clams and
mussels entering the marketplace are free of toxins.
Commercial harvesting is stopped immediately if
potentially dangerous levels of toxins are found. The
California Department of Health Services’ (CDHS)
shellfish sampling and testing program for PSP and DAP
issues warnings or establishes special quarantines when
needed. Local health departments, various state and
federal agencies and others participate in the monitoring
program. For updated information on quarantines and
shellfish toxins, call the CDHS shellfish information line
at (510) 412-4643 or toll-free at (800) 553-4133.
ADDITONAL
INFORMATION
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| Feb.
20, 2007
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Baby Food
Warning Local
Public Health Officials Warn Against Consumption of Certain Brands of
Baby Foods
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| Feb.
18, 2007
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Peanut
Butter Warning Local
Public Health Officials Warn Against Consumption of Certain Brands of
Peanut Butter
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| Jan.
16, 2007
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Wild Mushroom
Warning
Local
Public Health Officials Warn Against Consumption of Wild Mushrooms
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| Sept.
29, 2006
Public
Health
Alert
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Raw Milk
E.coli Alert
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Sept. 14, 2006
Public
Health
Alert
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Spinach
E. coli
Health Alert
ADDITONAL
INFORMATION
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| August
30, 2006
Public
Health
Alert
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West Nile
Virus Update
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here for more information about West Nile Virus
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| April
5, 2006
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Avian Influenza Updates
PUBLIC HEALTH ADVISORY for all Santa Cruz County Physicians:
Enhanced Surveillance for Seasonal and Avian Influenza (H5N1)
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here for more information about Avian/Bird Influenza
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| Dec. 15, 2005 |
Prop 63 (Mental Health Services Act) Planning Process
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| Nov.
18, 2005
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PUBLIC
HEALTH ADVISORY:
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Aug. 16, 2005 |
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