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Public Health Director

William J. Mitchell, MPH

Health Officer

Karen Furst, MD, MPH

Mission

Public Health Services, in partnership with the community, promotes a healthy future for San Joaquin County.

Public Health Highlights:

Public Health Services Programs Have Moved
The Public Health Services Programs previously located at Grand Canal Boulevard have moved to 420 S. Wilson Way in Stockton. These programs also have new telephone and fax numbers. For the list of programs that have moved and to get their new contact information, click here.
Pertussis/Whooping Cough Alert
There has been a large increase in cases of pertussis (whooping cough) in California and San Joaquin County over the past few months. This disease is highly contagious and can be fatal to infants. Adults and teens need booster shots as immunity from prior vaccination or natural disease fades over time. Parents(Spanish), grandparents(Spanish), health care workers and anyone who works with pregnant (Spanish) or post-partum women, or cares for, infants or young children should be immunized. Protect your patients (Spanish), clients, or students; make sure their vaccinations are up-to-date. To learn more about pertussis vaccines and about what to do if you suspect pertussis disease, click here.
FREE Special Tetanus & Whooping Cough Shot Clinics for those who are age 11 years or older and have no medical insurance or doctor. Please note: Pregnant women must present a prescription from a doctor.
Special State-funded clinics are scheduled in Manteca, Lodi, Stockton, and Tracy in August & September. Limited Supply! Click here for dates and times
New Public Health Clinic Schedule
Effective July 6, 2010, San Joaquin County Public Health Service clinics will have a new clinic schedule. Tracy Health Center will also close as of this date, and Tracy area clients can be seen in the Manteca or Stockton public health clinics. For clinic locations and hours, please click here.
West Nile Virus

fight the biteWest Nile Virus is a seasonal health risk in California and San Joaquin County.  Transmitted to humans by mosquito bite, the risk season generally runs from May through October.  To find out more about how you can dead birdprevent West Nile Virus infection, please use this link: More Info (Informacion Sobre el Virus del Nilo Occidental)

Additional Resources: State of California Site for West Nile, Vector Control, Statistics Page
Extreme Heat and Your Health

The summer months are here and so is the heat. Drink plenty of water, stay cool indoors, wear light clothing, pace yourself, check on neighbors who may need assistance, and don't leave infants, the elderly or pets inside parked cars. For additional information, please visit the following websites: our resource page ; Be Prepared California; Centers for Disease Control.
Obesity Prevention in San Joaquin County

Sick Little boyIs there a quick answer to the question, "what contributes to overweight and obesity?"

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, there are a variety of factors that play a role in obesity. This makes it a complex health issue to address. Individual behavior, the physical environment, and genetic factors may all have an effect in causing people to be overweight and obese.

Body Mass Index (BMI) is the most widely used measurement for obesity. Body Mass Index (BMI) is a number calculated from a person's weight and height, and is a fairly reliable indicator of body fatness for most people. To calculate your BMI, and for more information, click here.

For more information about causes of obesity and how to prevent/control it, click here.

For more information about what is being done in San Joaquin County, click here.
H1N1 Influenza Prevention and Vaccination Clinics

(Click here for H1N1 Information)

CDC Recommendations

  • CDC recommends influenza vaccination as the first and most important step in protecting against the flu.
  • Because sporadic cases of 2009 H1N1 continue to be detected in the United States in 2010, CDC continues to encourage 2009 H1N1 vaccination for anyone who wants to protect themselves against H1N1.
  • Also, it’s possible that the United States could experience early H1N1 flu activity next season, before seasonal flu vaccine is available.
  • Getting vaccinated against 2009 H1N1 at this time might be especially important for people who are traveling to areas where 2009 H1N1 is occurring, and/or for people who are at higher risk of flu-related complications, but have not yet gotten a 2009 H1N1 vaccine.
  • People at higher risk from flu complications include young children, people 65 years and older, pregnant women and people with certain health conditions like asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), diabetes, heart, or neurologic disease.
  • To view the Public Health Immunization Clinic schedule, click here.
Medical Marijuana Identification Card Program

Image of Medical Marijuana ID CardThe Medical Marijuana Program (MMP) was established to provide a voluntary medical marijuana identification card issuance and registry program for qualified patients and their caregivers.
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