Pertussis, Shigella sonnei, and Measles Updates Pertussis: Feb. 26., 2015, CAHAN: Pertussis Epidemic Continues in San Diego County and California Shigella sonnei: Feb. 24, 2015, CAHAN: Shiga Toxin-producing Shigella sonnei Cases in San Diego County Measles: Feb. 20, 2015, CAHAN: Measles Update #3 Feb. 20, 2015, CDPH Health Advisory: Measles Update Kaiser Permanente "Measles Not Measles" Poster February 24, 2015 Public Health Measles, Pertussis, Shigella sonnei 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Resources for Physicians • CDC Guideline for Isolation Precautions • CMA’s Jan. 21 Health Advisory • CDPH Healthcare Facility Infection Control Recommendations for Suspect Measles Patients (March 2014) • Visiting Another Country Flyer for Medical Offices: English • Tagalog • Attention: You Could Have Measles Poster for Medical Offices: English • Spanish * Fever and Rash? … Consider Measles (CDPH Poster for Providers) * CAHAN San Diego Measles Update (Jan. 18) February 6, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Update #2: More Potential Public Exposures in San Diego Date: January 18, 2015 This CAHAN updates the January 15 measles advisory with new locations of possible public exposures to measles in San Diego County and provides updated case counts for the Disneyland measles outbreak. Background Three probable cases of measles were recently reported with several locations identified where the public may have been exposed. Like the 10 confirmed measles cases reported in the county this year, these three individuals traveled to Disneyland on Dec. 18, 2014. None had been vaccinated for measles. Two have recovered from their illnesses, and one is ... January 20, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Update — Potential Public Exposures in San Diego Date: January 15, 2015 Seven more San Diego residents were confirmed this week to have measles linked to the Disneyland exposure on December 18, 2014. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) reports that there are 25 cases confirmed in other California counties and four in other states. These numbers are expected to increase. This is the updated list of locations where the measles cases may have exposed others in the county: Absolute Personal Fitness, 2000 Main Street, Julian, on Jan. 9 between 5:00pm and 7:00pm. ... January 16, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Two Measles Cases Diagnosed in San Diego Date: January 6, 2015 Two San Diego residents were confirmed today to have measles after visiting Disneyland on December 18, 2014. The unimmunized siblings are among seven confirmed measles cases in California associated with visits to Disneyland on December 17 and 20, 2014. Because the incubation period for measles is up to 21 days, individuals who were exposed at the park may continue to present for care with symptoms that begin before January 12. An index case at Disneyland has not been identified. In addition, the ill San Diego residents may ... January 7, 2015 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
New Measles Case Confirmed in San Diego Date: March 12, 2014 Another San Diego resident was confirmed to have measles after being exposed to an ill individual who returned from a recent trip to the Philippines. This new case is the third one linked to the original exposure. There have been 32 confirmed measles cases in California in 2014. This latest patient may have exposed persons at the following four locations during the dates and times specified below: Veterans Administration (VA) Chula Vista Clinic, 835 3rd Ave., Chula Vista, from March 3–7 and on ... March 14, 2014 Public Health, Vaccinations Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Two More Measles Cases Confirmed in San Diego Date: March 6, 2014 Two more San Diego residents were confirmed today to have measles after exposure to an ill individual who returned from a recent trip to the Philippines. The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) issued a press release today notifying the public about potential exposures at the following locations: Pettit Kohn law offices, 11622 El Camino Real, Suite 300, San Diego, on Feb. 28 from 8am to 7pm and March 3 from 8am to 10am; Naval Base ... March 7, 2014 Public Health Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
Measles Case Confirmed in San Diego Click Here to Download This February 14 CAHAN Health Alert in PDF Along With a Health Advisory Published on FEbruary 19 California Health Alert Network Date: February 21, 2014 Measles Case Confirmed in San Diego A San Diego resident was confirmed today to have measles after returning from a recent trip to the Philippines. This is the first case diagnosed in San Diego since July 2013. There is an ongoing measles outbreak in the Philippines where over 1,700 cases and 21 deaths were noted in 2013. The individual may have exposed others at Branch ... February 24, 2014 Public Health Measles, Public Health, Vaccinations 0 0 Comment Read More »