Health Update: Outbreak of Clade I Mpox in East and Central Africa

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Health Update: Outbreak of Clade I Mpox in East and Central Africa (August 21, 2024)

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Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A®) Shortage Resolving and Reports of rare, difficult to treat dermatophyte infections (June 26, 2024)

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Health Update: Penicillin G Benzathine (Bicillin L-A®) Shortage Resolving and Reports of rare, difficult to treat dermatophyte infections (June 26, 2024)

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Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Measles Cases Rise in the US

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Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Measles Cases Rise in the US

While the risk of measles exposure remains low for most Bay Area residents, the increasing number of cases nationwide and in California underscores the importance of robust protection against this highly contagious and dangerous illness.

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2024 STI Clinical Update - San Francisco Department of Public Health, March 14th

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2024 STI Clinical Update  - San Francisco Department of Public Health, 

Join us at this half-day, hybrid event! 

Offered both virtually and in-person at the  ZSFG Carr Auditorium, San Francisco, CA

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SF Ends Public Health Emergency on mpox

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In early June, the first case of monkeypox (now known as mpox) was identified in San Francisco, and as of November 2, 2022, a total of 833 cases have been identified in SF. There has been a notable decline in mpox case counts, and now over 27,000 San Franciscans have been vaccinated against mpox. In response, the SFDPH ended the public health emergency on mpox on October 31, 2022.
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Mpox Cases Declining in San Francisco and Worldwide

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In early June, the first case of monkeypox (now known as mpox) was identified in San Francisco, and as of October 12, 2022, a total of 824 cases have been identified in SF. There has been a notable decline in mpox case counts over the past month, mirroring state and national trends. Declines in cases are likely attributed to SF’s efforts to prioritize equitable vaccine distribution and make vaccine available to anyone at risk for mpox, with > 27,000 doses administered. Check out the new SF mpox dashboard, which shows new and cumulative cases, case demographics, and vaccine data.
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Registration Open For The Annual STI Clinical Update Webinar (SF) | San Francisco City Clinic (sfcityclinic.org)

The San Francisco Department of Public Health continues to see concerning rises in sexually transmitted infections (STIs). This half-day, virtual event will provide important updates in the field of sexual health to help providers strengthen the delivery of STI prevention and care. Hear from local experts on STI epidemiology in San Francisco, important recommendations to prevent congenital syphilis, updates from the 2021 CDC STI Treatment Guidelines, and a lively case panel
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