Possible Fentanyl Overdose Deaths Due to Stimulant Use in San Francisco A health advisory from SFDPH. February 23, 2018 SF Dept of Public Health Fentanyl, Health Advisory, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Update: Influenza and Respiratory Illness A message from SFDPH Communicable Disease Control & Prevention about Influenza and Respiratory Illness. October 31, 2017 SF Dept of Public Health Public Health, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
CA Dept of Public Health Needs Your Help Getting the Word Out About Zika A message from SFDPH Director and State Health Officer, Karen L. Smith, MD. October 27, 2017 SF Dept of Public Health Public Health, SFDPH, Zika 0 0 Comment Read More »
Northern California Fires –Health Tips for San Franciscans SAN FRANCISCO (October9, 2017) –The multiple fires currently burning in Napa, Sonoma and other northern counties may be creating the potential of a healthhazard, here in San Francisco. Smoke from wildfires and structure fires can affect health: eye and throat irritation, coughing, and difficulty breathing. October 10, 2017 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health Health Tips, Napa Fire, San Franciscans, SFDPH, Sonoma Fire 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Advisory: Hepatitis A among Men Who Have Sex with Men, San Francisco An increase in hepatitis A virus (HAV) cases has been identified among MSM (gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men) in San Francisco. Seven cases have been confirmed since August 1, 2017. All seven cases lacked documentation of prior HAV immunization. No clear chain of transmission or common exposure among these cases has been identified, nor was international travel a risk factor. There is no genotypic or epidemiologic evidence linking these cases to the current outbreaks or clusters of HAV in homeless or illicit drug-using individuals elsewhere in California or the USA.1 However, limited genotype information suggests at least some of the cases could be linked to other HAV outbreaks among MSM in the United States and Europe. October 3, 2017 Public Health, SF Dept of Public Health HAV, Public Health Advisory, SFDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
