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Merced County Public Health

@mercedcountydph

Vision: Merced County, a healthy place for all.
Mission: To promote, protect, and preserve healthy living and safe environments.
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#DYK there are ongoing outbreaks of H5 bird flu in US birds? If you have backyard poultry, learn how to protect them and yourself against bird flu. While human infections are rare, CDC recommends precautions for people w/ exposure to infected birds: cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/p…

#DYK there are ongoing outbreaks of H5 bird flu
in US birds? If you have backyard poultry, learn
how to protect them and yourself against bird flu.
While human infections are rare, CDC
recommends precautions for people w/
exposure to infected
birds: cdc.gov/flu/avianflu/p…
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Suggested Messaging: Were you exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19? If you are at high risk of severe disease, test within 5 days after exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms. For more information: cdph.ca.gov/testing.

Suggested Messaging:  
Were you exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19? If you are at high risk of severe disease, test within 5 days after exposure, even if you don’t have symptoms.  For more information: cdph.ca.gov/testing.
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As of June 1st Merced County 2024 Cooling Zones, locations will remain open through October 31st 2024. Be mindful of the operating hours for cooling zones listed. Services animals are welcome.

As of June 1st Merced County 2024 Cooling Zones, locations will remain open through October 31st 2024. Be mindful of the operating hours for cooling zones listed. Services animals are welcome.
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A partir del 30 de junio, las zonas de enfriamiento del condado de Merced de 2024 permanecerán abiertas hasta el 31 de octubre de 2024. Tenga en cuenta que las zonas de enfriamiento solo están abiertas en determinados días y horarios. Animals de servicio son bienvenidos.

A partir del 30 de junio, las zonas de enfriamiento del condado de Merced de 2024 permanecerán abiertas hasta el 31 de octubre de 2024. Tenga en cuenta que las zonas de enfriamiento solo están abiertas en determinados días y horarios. Animals de servicio son bienvenidos.
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Bird flu is spreading in poultry & cows. The current risk to the public is low & human infection is rare. People who work w/ infected animals are at higher risk. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…

Bird flu is spreading in poultry & cows. The current risk to the public is low & human infection is rare. People who work w/ infected animals are at higher risk. 

cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…
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La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. El riesgo actual para el público es bajo y la infección humana es rara. Las personas que trabajan con animales infectados corren un mayor riesgo. cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #H5N1 #Influenzaviar

La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas.  El riesgo actual para el público es bajo y la infección humana es rara. Las personas que trabajan con animales infectados corren un mayor riesgo. 
cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…     

#H5N1 #Influenzaviar
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La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Obtén más información en: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #H5N1 #GripeAviar

La influenza aviar se está propagando en animales como aves de corral y vacas. Usa protección cuando te acerques a animales que podrían estar infectados. Obtén más información en: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D…     

#H5N1 #GripeAviar
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CDPH confirmed 4 human cases & 2 possible human cases of bird flu in CA among Central Valley individuals who had contact with infected dairy cattle. There is no known human-to-human spread & risk to the public remains low. More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/P…

CDPH confirmed 4 human cases & 2 possible human cases of bird flu in CA among Central Valley individuals who had contact with infected dairy cattle. There is no known human-to-human spread & risk to the public remains low.

More info: cdph.ca.gov/Programs/OPA/P…
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CDPH, @CDC and local partners are closely monitoring. People who interact with infected animals are at higher risk of contracting bird flu and should monitor their symptoms for 10 days after exposure. All cases have experienced mild symptoms

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If an individual starts to feel sick, they should immediately isolate, notify their health department, and visit a health care provider to get timely testing and treatment. 📲 Learn more cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/D… #BirdFlu #WeArePublicHealth #WeAreCDPH

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Community Alert: The Merced County Department of Public Health has been advised of fake letters being circulated on counterfeit letterhead (see attached photo). Confidential medical information is never disclosed by Merced County Public Health via mailed letters. #StayAlert

Community Alert:

The Merced County Department of Public Health has been advised of fake letters being circulated on counterfeit letterhead (see attached photo). Confidential medical information is never disclosed by Merced County Public Health via mailed letters. #StayAlert
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Due to anticipated cooler weather, the Merced County Cooling Zones will be closing (deactivated) on Monday, October 21st. Debido al cambio de clima más fresco, las Zonas de Enfriamiento del Condado de Merced cerrarán (se desactivarán) el lunes 21 de octubre.

Due to anticipated cooler weather, the Merced County Cooling Zones will be closing (deactivated) on Monday, October 21st. 

Debido al cambio de clima más fresco, las Zonas de Enfriamiento del Condado de Merced cerrarán (se desactivarán) el lunes 21 de octubre.