News and Alerts Archive
Posted: November 5, 2007
World AIDS Day is December 1, 2007
December 1, 2007 is World AIDS Day. The Sonoma County Commission on AIDS and a coalition of HIV prevention agencies are planning a number of events during the week leading up to December 1, 2007. The purpose of these events is to increase awareness and educate the community about HIV and AIDS.
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Posted: September 26, 2007
The 2007-2008 Flu Season
Flu season is coming. Everybody needs a flu shot! We anticipate we will have enough vaccine for any person seeking a flu shot this season. Flu Shot Saturday is on Saturday, December 1st. Many organizations are sponsoring community flu clinics on these dates at locations throughout Sonoma County.
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Posted: September 25, 2007
Lunch Box Recall
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services learned on Thursday, September 20, 2007, that canvas lunch boxes provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and distributed locally were found to have elevated levels of lead.
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Posted: September 12, 2007
15th Annual Latino Health Forum
Over the years the Latino Health Forum has been an important medical conference in Sonoma County, continually addressing timely issues that affect the specific health care and acculturation needs of our Latino community.
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Posted: August 9, 2007
Deputy Public Health Officer Reminds Parents That Their Children Need Immunizations as They Head Back to School
With the new school year fast approaching, Deputy Public Health Officer Leigh Hall urges parents to make sure their children are fully immunized before classes begin.
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Posted: August 6, 2007
Positive Images of Breastfeeding: 2008 Calendar Slideshow
The photos in this slideshow were submitted for the year 2007 "Positive Images of Breastfeeding" photo contest, and are featured in the 2008 breastfeeding calendar.
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Posted: July 26, 2007
Sonoma County Health Department Confirms First 2007 Human West Nile Virus Case
A Sonoma County man in his early twenties has been diagnosed with West Nile Meningitis caused by West Nile virus (WNV), making him the countys first reported case of the mosquito-borne illness in 2007.
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Posted: July 26, 2007
It's Time for Back-to-School Immunizations!
The public health clinics are providing family immunization services during special, extended-hour immunization clinics. No appointment is necessary; vaccinations will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Posted: July 17, 2007
Breastfeeding Walk 2007
In celebration of Breastfeeding Awareness Month, Sonoma County breastfeeding advocates are participating in the statewide Breastfeeding Walk 2007 to celebrate breastfeeding as a first step to a healthy life.
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Posted: June 7, 2007
Nominate Your Employer or Business for the 2007 Sonoma County Mother Baby Friendly Workplace Award
To help raise awareness and educate employers and employees about the benefits of breastfeeding, the Sonoma County Breastfeeding Coalition is sponsoring the Mother Baby Friendly Workplace Award.
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Posted: April 5, 2007
Public Health Celebrates National Public Health Week
The Sonoma County Department of Health Services is proud to announce Public Health
Week from April 2 through April 8, 2007. The theme for this year's Public Health Week is "Preparedness and Public Health Threats: Addressing the Unique Needs of the Nations
Vulnerable Populations."
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Posted: March 21, 2007
Sonoma County 9th Annual Photography Contest for Positive Images of Breastfeeding
To celebrate World Breastfeeding Week (August 1-7, 2007), the Sonoma County Department of Health Services is sponsoring the 9th annual "Positive Images of Breastfeeding" photography contest.
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Posted: March 16, 2007
Mushroom Poisonings
On March 15, 2007, the Sonoma County Department of Health Services received information regarding "Magic Mushrooms" being sold as hallucinogens in Sonoma County.
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Posted: January 29, 2007
New Death Certificate Certifying/Signing Process
On Thursday, February 1, 2007, the Sonoma County Office of Vital Records will implement the statewide Electronic Death Registry System (EDRS).
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Posted: January 10, 2007
School Average Daily Attendance (ADA) Loss Caused by an Epidemic
As cold and flu season moves into high gear, we want to renew the commitment Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Public Health Division has in fostering healthy schools and healthy communities.
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Posted: January 5, 2007
Public Health Notice: Ordering Thimerosal-Free Influenza Vaccine for the 2007-2008 Season
Attached is a letter from the California Department of Health Services, Immunization Branch, with details for physicians placing influenza vaccine orders for the 2007-2008 flu season.
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