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Record Cyclospora Outbreak Sweeps U.S.; California Residents Urged To Stay Vigilant

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A record-breaking outbreak of cyclospora infections is spreading across the United States, prompting health officials to encourage Californians to take extra precautions with fresh produce during the peak summer growing season. Although California has reported only isolated cases, most of which have been linked to travel, the nationwide surge has put public health officials on alert. There have been no ...

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Public Health Investigating Cases Of E. Coli Linked To Organic Carrots

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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is investigating two local cases of E. coli associated with a multistate outbreak linked to multiple brands of recalled organic whole bagged carrots and baby carrots sold by Grimmway Farms. One local case linked to this outbreak resulted in the death of an adult over 65 with medical conditions. Public Health is ...

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Valencia High School Identified As Outbreak Facility Following COVID-19 Case Surge

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On Tuesday it was revealed in a letter sent to Valencia High School families by Principal Pete Getz that the school’s cheerleading program has experienced an increase in cases in the past days, and the school is in close communication with Health officials.  Valencia High School has had 33 positive COVID-19 cases among our students and staff in the past ...

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Santa Clarita Valley Measles Case Reported

Los Angeles County Health officials identified the first case of measles in the Santa Clarita Valley, officials said Wednesday. The exposure reportedly occurred at McRory Pediatric Services, which is located at 28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway , said Dr. Jeff Gunzenhauser, the interim public health officer for Los Angeles County’s Department of Public Health.

Los Angeles County Health officials identified the first recent case of measles in the Santa Clarita Valley, officials said Wednesday. Don’t miss a thing. Get breaking Santa Clarita news alerts delivered right to your inbox. The exposure reportedly occurred at McRory Pediatric Services, which is located at 28212 Kelly Johnson Parkway, said Dr. Jeff Gunzenhauser, the interim public health officer for Los ...

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Ebola Case Prompts Health Officials To Talk Prevention

Graphic courtesy of Pat Carr | AAP/KRT  with information from the Centers for Disease Control Santa Clarita Valley health officials are sharing information about how to prevent ebola as President Barack Obama announces plans to ramp up airport screenings. Ebola, previously known as ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a rare disease with a high fatality rate in West Africa caused by ...

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