New School Immunization Requirements Now In Effect
July 5, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson
Beginning July 1, parents will no longer be able to use their personal or religious beliefs as a reason not to vaccinate their children.
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What To Know About The Zika Virus
January 27, 2016
Dr. Dean Blumberg joined Insight to explain what the Zika virus is, where it is and what’s important to know about it.
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American River College Student Diagnosed With Active Tuberculosis
November 17, 2015 | Ed Joyce
Sacramento County Division of Public Health has confirmed that an American River College student has been diagnosed with active tuberculosis.
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Infant Dies Of Whooping Cough In San Joaquin County
March 5, 2015 | Lesley McClurg
A 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.
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Commuter With Measles Prompts California Transit Warning
February 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.
Public Health Officials Discouraging 'Measles Parties'
February 6, 2015
To 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."
California Lawmakers Want To Remove "Personal Belief" Exemption From Vaccine Law
February 5, 2015 | Pauline Bartolone
Democratic State lawmakers propose a bill to require children to be vaccinated before they attend school, unless there is a medical reason.
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Health Officials Treat Potential Measles Cases Near Reno
February 3, 2015
Health 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.
Sacramento Students To Be Tested For Tuberculosis
February 2, 2015 | Bob Moffitt
The Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services says about 150 Florin High School students will be tested for Tuberculosis this week.
Q&A: Measles And Vaccinations
February 2, 2015
CapRadio interviewed Dr. Dean Blumberg, an expert in infectious diseases about the measles, this year’s influenza strain and general vaccination information.