Health CareNew School Immunization Requirements Now In EffectJuly 5, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonBeginning July 1, parents will no longer be able to use their personal or religious beliefs as a reason not to vaccinate their children.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezWhat To Know About The Zika VirusJanuary 27, 2016Dr. Dean Blumberg joined Insight to explain what the Zika virus is, where it is and what’s important to know about it. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAmerican River College Student Diagnosed With Active TuberculosisNovember 17, 2015 | Ed JoyceSacramento County Division of Public Health has confirmed that an American River College student has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInfant Dies Of Whooping Cough In San Joaquin CountyMarch 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurgA three week old infant in San Joaquin County has died of Pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough. The state is experiencing an epidemic of the disease. There were more than 11,000 cases in California last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCommuter With Measles Prompts California Transit WarningFebruary 12, 2015(AP) - Officials in Northern California are warning people who traveled on Bay Area Rapid Transit that they may have been exposed to measles.
Health CarePublic Health Officials Discouraging 'Measles Parties'February 6, 2015To vaccinate or not to vaccinate? That debate is rearing it's head again but some parents think they've found a way around that with "measles parties."
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Remove "Personal Belief" Exemption From Vaccine LawFebruary 5, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneDemocratic State lawmakers propose a bill to require children to be vaccinated before they attend school, unless there is a medical reason. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Officials Treat Potential Measles Cases Near RenoFebruary 3, 2015Health officials say they're investigating two possible measles cases in northern Nevada. Authorities say unvaccinated and at-risk people should stay away from Spanish Springs Elementary School near Reno to avoid possible exposure.
Health CareSacramento Students To Be Tested For TuberculosisFebruary 2, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services says about 150 Florin High School students will be tested for Tuberculosis this week.
Health CareQ&A: Measles And VaccinationsFebruary 2, 2015CapRadio interviewed Dr. Dean Blumberg, an expert in infectious diseases about the measles, this year’s influenza strain and general vaccination information.
