First confirmed flu-related death in San Bernardino County The Department of Public Health has confirmed a child with underlying medical conditions has become the first flu-related death for San Bernardino County. This flu season has seen widespread influenza activity that is more severe than last year. The California Department of Public Health has confirmed a total of 14 reportable flu related deaths statewide as of January 14. "The family has our sincerest condolences. The death of a child is always tragic, but this fatality is a reminder that the flu can be serious and often deadly," said Dr. ... January 26, 2017 General Health Advisory, Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Health Advisory - Measles Update - April 2, 2014 Maxwell Ohikhuare, M.D., Health Officer, County of San Bernardino Measles Update: 49 Measles Cases in the State of California in 2014 Look for Signs of this Highly Contagious Disease Measles activity continues to be high in California this year. As of March 27, 2014, 49 confirmed measles cases with onset in 2014 had been reported to California Department of Public Health. In 2013, four measles cases had been reported by this date. Among the 2014 cases, 11 patients had traveled outside of North and South America with travel to the Philippines (n=8), ... April 4, 2014 General Health Advisory, Public Health, Measles 0 0 Comment Read More »
