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Health Alerts
June 26, 2009: Dramatic Increase in H1N1 in Sonoma County
In a press release on June 25th, Dr. Mark Horton, California State Health Officer, urged all Californians to "remain vigilant about preventing spread" of H1N1 virus. Although the regular flu season is over, cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) are being reported at levels higher than normal for this time of year and even higher than what is typically seen at the height of the regular flu season.
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June 19, 2009: H1N1 Update
Over the last week, Sonoma County Public Health has identified an increase in H1N1 activity in Sonoma County. We anticipate that we will continue to see more cases over the next several weeks and months now that the H1N1 virus has become well established in California.
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May 7, 2009: Health Alert: Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Origin Influenza Virus - Revised Testing Guidelines (pdf)
Includes a situation report and updated testing guidance for Sonoma County.
May 4, 2009: Health Alert: Influenza A (H1N1) Swine Origin Influenza Virus (S-OIV) Update (pdf)
Includes a situation report, updated prioritization of influenza testing, interim guidance on treatment and prophylaxis, and availability and dispensing of antiviral medications.
April 29, 2009: Situation Update - Swine Influenza Health Alert - Sonoma County
Includes testing recommendations, treatment recommendations, infection control precautions, and guidelines for swine flu testing.
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April 24, 2009: Swine Influenza Health Alert - Sonoma County
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has reported eight confirmed human cases of Swine Influenza A/H1N1 in the USA (six in California and two in Texas) and nine suspect cases.
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Guidelines
May 19, 2009: Infection Control Recommendations for H1N1 Influenza (Swine Influenza) for Hospitalized Patients (pdf)
Source: California Department of Public Health.
May 19, 2009: Infection Control Recommendations for H1N1 Influenza (Swine Influenza) in Outpatient Settings (pdf)
Source: California Department of Public Health.
May 19, 2009: Infection Control Recommendations for H1N1 Influenza (Swine Influenza) in Long-term Healthcare Settings (pdf)
Source: California Department of Public Health.
May 8, 2009: Interim Guidance on Antiviral Recommendations for Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection (pdf)
Source: California Department of Public Health.
Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory Guidelines for Novel Influenza A (H1N1) testing (pdf)
Source: Sonoma County Public Health Laboratory.
Interim Guidance on Case Definitions to be Used For Investigations of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Cases
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Pregnant Women and Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Considerations for Clinicians
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Interim Guidance-HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents: Considerations for Clinicians Regarding Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
H1N1 Flu Clinical and Public Health Guidance
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Featured Public Health Programs and Services
Clinical Services
The Public Health Clinics offer colposcopy services to local health providers. The clinic schedule (pdf) is available for download and printing for your clients.
CMR Disease Reporting
Title 17, California Code of Regulations (CCR) requires health care providers to report the occurence of many diseases or conditions to the local health officer.
Emergency Medical Services
The EMS Agency provides regulatory oversight of the emergency medical services system.
HIV Consultation
The Center for HIV Prevention and Care helps local physicians keep abreast of the latest developments in HIV treatments, provides assistance for difficult cases, and services as a local access point for experimental treatments and clinical drug trials for patients throughout the care system.
Infectious Diseases
Includes information on many communicable diseases, including fact sheets, vaccination recommendations, and treatment guidelines are included.
Laboratory Services
The Public Health Laboratory provides services to clinical laboratories through reference work and training, and laboratory support to private medical providers for the diagnosis and control of communicable diseases.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI) Guidelines and Support
The Sonoma County TB Control Program provides medical consultation to health providers, and treatment and case management for latent and active cases referred to the program.
Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) 2004
The California Department of Health Services (CDHS) STD Control Branch has requested that local health departments alert the medical community about the recent appearance of Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV) in California.
MRSA (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus)
To educate our local community about MRSA, the Department of Health Services has developed this web page. Information is provided for the local community and for health providers.
Reproductive Health Resources
The Maternal, Child, Adolescent Health program provides information and resources to reproductive health providers.
STD Treatment Guidelines
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
West Nile Virus
The Public Health Preparedness program provides current information about emerging diseases.
Online Resources
Partners in Information Access for the Public Health Workforce
This collaboration of U.S. government agencies, public health organizations and health sciences libraries seeks to provide the public health workforce with timely, convenient access to information resources to aid them in improving the health of the American public.
Pesticide Illness Reporting
The California Department of Pesticide Regulation provides online resources for physicians, including regulations for reporting suspected pesticide-related illnesses.
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