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04/09/2026

Taking a road trip? If you’re driving to or through the Central Valley or along the Central Coast, be aware of dusty air. The Valley fever fungus grows in certain areas of the state and can get into the air on windy and dusty days.

Keep your car windows rolled up and use recirculating air (if possible) to help prevent breathing in the fungus. Valley fever can cause cough, fever and fatigue that lasts for weeks.

Learn more: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/ValleyFeverBasics.aspx

04/09/2026
Pregnancy brings many changes, and it's important to know the warning signs that something might be wrong. Pain or cramp...
04/09/2026

Pregnancy brings many changes, and it's important to know the warning signs that something might be wrong. Pain or cramping in your belly, heavy bleeding, shoulder pain and lightheadedness can all be signs to get checked. If you notice any of these symptoms, don't wait — contact your health care provider right away.



Learn more about this and other important recommendations at https://www.cdc.gov/hearher/pregnant-postpartum/index.html

03/09/2026
Think you might have food poisoning? The food that made you sick is often not the last thing you ate. You can help keep ...
03/09/2026

Think you might have food poisoning? The food that made you sick is often not the last thing you ate. You can help keep others from getting sick by reporting your illness and keeping track of the food you ate the week before you got sick.

Local health departments work to solve foodborne outbreaks, and your reports help make a difference!

Learn how you can help in an outbreak: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/FoodborneDiseasesandOutbreaks.aspx

Back to school season is here, and head lice might be too. But did you know head lice are more likely to spread at home ...
03/09/2026

Back to school season is here, and head lice might be too. But did you know head lice are more likely to spread at home or at a friend's house than in the classroom? During play dates and sleepovers, keep heads apart and don't share personal items.

Teach kids to avoid activities that could spread head lice, like:

- Head-to-head contact during play

- Sharing personal items like clothes, hats, brushes or hair ties

Get more information: https://go.cdph.ca.gov/HeadLice

Living with sickle cell disease means navigating pain, fatigue and health challenges. With the right care you can thrive...
02/09/2026

Living with sickle cell disease means navigating pain, fatigue and health challenges. With the right care you can thrive!
- Stay hydrated - Drinking plenty of water can help reduce pain episodes.
- Avoid extreme temperatures - Hot or cold weather and sudden temperature changes can trigger a pain crisis.
- Get regular checkups - Routine visits help monitor symptoms and prevent complications.
- Protect your mental health - Get support from professional counselors, support groups and loved ones.
- Know your triggers - Track what causes your pain crisis and take steps to avoid them.

Learn more: https://www.sicklecellassociation.org/living-with-sickle-cell

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