County of San Bernardino Addresses Surge of Fentanyl Overdoses and Deaths FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - October 17, 2022 Contact: Francis Delapaz; Communications Officer; (909) 520-5103; Francis.Delapaz@dph.sbcounty.gov San Bernardino County’s Public Health Officer has issued a health advisory to bring attention to the dangers of fentanyl due to a marked increase of overdose deaths in the county. Health advisories are issued to raise public awareness when a significant threat to public health is identified, along with recommendations to eliminate or mitigate the risk. In 2018, there were 30 fentanyl overdose deaths in the county. The number rose to 74 residents in 2019, and then to 227 in 2020. Last ... October 17, 2022 General Fentanyl overdoses and deaths, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
Monkeypox Resources and Vaccine Information from SBCDPH MONKEYPOX RESOURCES AND VACCINE INFORMATION ON BEHALF OF THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH PATIENT OUTREACH: San Bernardino County Public Health is offering JYNNEOS vaccines as pre-exposure prophylaxis for patients at risk for getting Mpx for individuals who live, work, or go to school in our county. See flyer on how to secure an appointment. Once the patient Interest survey is filled out, we will reach out to the individual to schedule a first-dose appointment. If you are interested in hosting a vaccine event for your members, let us know! ... August 22, 2022 General Monkeypox, monkeypox resources, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, SBCDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Letter to Providers by SBDPH Public Health Officer on Monoclonal Antibody Treatments LETTER TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS BY MICHAEL SEQUEIRA, M.D., PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ON MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TREATMENT - DOWNLOAD PDF COPY September 23, 2021 Dear Healthcare Provider: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health is receiving allocations of monoclonal antibody therapies, REGEN-COV and Bamlanivimab/Etesevimab, to distribute to providers. It is important to note that both treatments have been shown to be highly effective against SARS-CoV-2 and the Delta Variant. Most importantly, both have been approved for use in treating mild to moderate COVID-19 disease AND to provide post-exposure prophylaxis ... October 12, 2021 General, Press Releases monoclonal antibody therapy, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, SBCDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
Extension of Influenza Season in San Bernardino County PRESS RELEASE HEALTH ADVISORY - Public Health Contact: Erin Gustafson, M.D., M.P.H., Assistant Health Officer | (909) 387-6218 Due to elevated and widespread influenza activity within San Bernardino County and surrounding areas, Dr. Erin Gustafson, Acting Health Officer, has ordered an extension of the influenza season period to the newly defined date of April 30, 2020. Influenza activity is widespread throughout California and statewide outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI) hospitalizations remain above the expected levels. Influenza A 2009 H1N1 Pandemic (H1N1 pdm09) viruses are predominating in California, but influenza B (Victoria) viruses are still circulating. Under ... March 26, 2020 General, Press Releases influenza season extended, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health 0 0 Comment Read More »
SBCDPH FREE Flu Shot Schedule The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health will be offering FREE flu vaccinations to the community at the locations, dates and time listed below during November and December 2015. It's important to get your flu shot soon, as flu season can begin as early as October and last as late as May. The flu spreads in respiratory droplets caused by coughing and sneezing. It usually spreads from person to person, though occasionally a person may become infected by touching something with the virus on it and then touching their ... November 6, 2015 General free flu shot, San Bernardino County Department of Public Health, SBCDPH 0 0 Comment Read More »
