Merced County Public Health

Merced County Department of Public Health 2025 Flu Clinics Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Merced 2025 clinica de gripe

More information: countyofmerced.com/news

Your safety remains our top priority. On December 31 at noon, Merced County’s ambulance services will transition to AMR. Residents can expect the same dependable, professional emergency medical response when calling 911. There will be no disruption to service.

Merced family physician and former public health officer receives CMA's Plessner Award cmadocs.org/newsroom/news/…

View the complete details on this recall at: fda.gov/safety/recalls…

Due to anticipated cooler weather, the Merced County Cooling Zones will be closing (deactivated) on Monday, October 21st. Debido al cambio de clima más fresco, las Zonas de Enfriamiento del Condado de Merced cerrarán (se desactivarán) el lunes 21 de octubre.

Community Alert: The Merced County Department of Public Health has been advised of fake letters being circulated on counterfeit letterhead (see attached photo). Confidential medical information is never disclosed by Merced County Public Health via mailed letters. #StayAlert

La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. El riesgo actual para el público es bajo y la infección humana es rara. Las personas que trabajan con animales infectados corren un mayor riesgo. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #H5N1 #Influenzaviar

Bird flu is spreading in poultry & cows. The current risk to the public is low & human infection is rare. People who work w/ infected animals are at higher risk. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Obtén más información en: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #H5N1 #GripeAviar

If an individual starts to feel sick, they should immediately isolate, notify their health department, and visit a health care provider to get timely testing and treatment. 📲 Learn more cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #BirdFlu #WeArePublicHealth #WeAreCDPH

CDPH, @CDC and local partners are closely monitoring. People who interact with infected animals are at higher risk of contracting bird flu and should monitor their symptoms for 10 days after exposure. All cases have experienced mild symptoms

CDPH confirmed 4 human cases & 2 possible human cases of bird flu in CA among Central Valley individuals who had contact with infected dairy cattle. There is no known human-to-human spread & risk to the public remains low. More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/P…

Wondering how #H5N1 bird flu is spreading in dairy cows? This graphic illustrates what is currently known about how spread is happening. Find out more about the current H5N1 bird flu situation: cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/a…

A partir del 30 de junio, las zonas de enfriamiento del condado de Merced de 2024 permanecerán abiertas hasta el 31 de octubre de 2024. Tenga en cuenta que las zonas de enfriamiento solo están abiertas en determinados días y horarios. Animals de servicio son bienvenidos.

As of June 1st Merced County 2024 Cooling Zones, locations will remain open through October 31st 2024. Be mindful of the operating hours for cooling zones listed. Services animals are welcome.