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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.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

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.

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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."

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.