Health Alerts

Page last updated 10/11/24.

2024

October 11, 2024

• Current H5N1 Bird Flu Situation (California Department of Public Health)

October 4, 2024

• CDPH Investigating Possible Human Case of Bird Flu (California Department of Public Health)

September 25, 2024

• ANSWERS Pet Food Voluntarily Withdrawals Certain Limited Lots of Beef and Chicken Dog Foods Due to Potential Salmonella and Listeria (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)

September 20, 2024

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 in Livestock Outbreak Questions and Answers (California Department of Food and Agriculture)

September 17, 2024

• Bird Flu Detected In Wastewater, But Not In People (County of San Diego)

August 30, 2024

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock (California Department of Food and Agriculture)
• Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Small Turtles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

July 3, 2024

• Viva Raw Issues Voluntary Recall of Dog and Cat Food Including Select Viva Turkey Recipes (Lot 21244) Due to Potential Listeria Monocytogenes Health Risk to People and Pets (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

June 20, 2024

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza H5N1 Genotype B3.13 in Dairy Cattle: National Epidemiologic Brief (Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service)

June 17, 2024

• Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Pet Bearded Dragons (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

June 6, 2024

• From August 1, 2024, Onward: What Your Dog Needs to Enter the United States (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

May 29, 2024

• Salmonella Outbreaks Linked to Backyard Poultry (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

May 24, 2024

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) H5N1 Virus in Livestock (California Department of Food and Agriculture)

May 9, 2024

• Chronic Wasting Disease Confirmed in California Deer Population -CDFW Urges Hunters to be Vigilant and Participate in Disease Surveillance Efforts (California Department of Fish and Wildlife)

May 8, 2024

• Emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) in dairy cattle (bioRxiv.org)
• Technical Notes: Clarification to Inquiries Received on April 24 Federal Order (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

April 26, 2024

• Federal Order Requiring Testing for and Reporting of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Livestock (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

April 18, 2024

• Detection of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (H5N1) in Dairy Herds: Frequently Asked Questions (U.S. Department of Agriculture)
  
• Questions and Answers Regarding Milk Safety During Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Outbreaks (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

April 16, 2024

• Bovine Associated Influenza A (H5N1) Syndrome Entry Requirements for Importing Dairy Breed Cattle in California (California Department of Food and Agriculture)

April 12, 2024

• Health Advisory: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response (County of San Diego)
• Health Advisory: Disease Reporting Requirement: Chagas Disease Now Locally Reportable in San Diego County (County of San Diego)

April 2, 2024

• Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus in Animals: Interim Recommendations for Prevention, Monitoring, and Public Health Investigations (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

March 29, 2024

• USDA, FDA and CDC Share Update on HPAI Detections in Dairy Cattle (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

February 7, 2024

• Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Dry Dog Food (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

2023

December 26, 2023

The National Veterinary Services Laboratory (NVSL) confirmed two cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds in San Diego County.

• Western gull found in zip code 92109 on 10/23/2023, confirmed by NVSL 11/9/2023.
• Peregrine falcon found in zip code 92102 on 10/30/2023, confirmed by NVSL 11/9/2023.

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza can affect wild and domestic birds causing illness and death. Occasionally, influenza viruses in animals can cause illness in people. Therefore, it is important to respect the space of wildlife, keep your distance, and wash your hands after interacting with animals.

If you find a sick or deceased wild bird, DO NOT TOUCH the bird with your bare hands. Please visit the San Diego Humane Society’s Project Wildlife program at sdhumane.org/birdflu to determine if the animal is in need of help.

For more information:

• Avian Influenza (World Organisation for Animal Health)
• Information on Bird Flu (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

November 13, 2023

Avian Influenza in California:

• Avian Influenza Updates (California Department of Food and Agriculture)

October 25, 2023

Raw Milk Products Recalled from Raw Farm LLC:

• Health Officials Investigating Outbreak Linked to Raw Milk (County of San Diego)
• California Food Recall Information Sheet (California Department of Public Health)

September 19, 2023

Are you seeing an animal case of Leptospirosis? If so, please fill out this form, attach the lab results, and send it to epi-cdreporting.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov.

For more information on leptospirosis, please visit these pages:

• Leptospirosis (California Department of Public Health)
• Leptospirosis (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

August 25, 2023

Salmonella Linked to Small Turtles and Certain Pet Products:

• Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Small Turtles (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

• FDA Advisory: Do Not Feed Certain Lots of Darwin’s Natural Pet Products for Dogs & Cats Due to Salmonella (U.S. Food and Drug Administration)

August 2, 2023

During hot weather, pets can suffer from heat stroke, which can be fatal. Breeds with short noses, such as bulldogs, have even greater difficulty panting to cool themselves and are at even greater risk for heat stroke. If your pet overheats, seek veterinary care for your pet immediately.

Signs of Heat Stroke in Your Pet, Seek Veterinary Care Immediately if you See:

• Excessive panting in dogs, open mouth breathing in cats
• Lethargy, weakness or collapse
• Vomiting, Diarrhea

Recommendations for Pets during Summer Heat:

• Pet Safety in Summer Heat (California Department of Public Health) 
• Keep Pets Safe in the Heat (Humane Society)

June 16, 2023

• Toxic Algal Bloom Suspected in Dolphin and Sea Lion Deaths in Southern California (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | U.S. Department of Commerce)

Southern California is currently experiencing an ocean algal bloom. One type of algae included in this bloom is called Pseudo-nitzschia which can produce the neurotoxin called domoic acid. Fish eat this algae and when marine mammals eat the fish, they can get very sick. If you see a sick marine mammal on the beach, do not touch or go near the animal, keep pets and children away from these animals. Call SeaWorld get help for this animal at 1-800-541-SEAL (7325).  To report a deceased marine mammal call NOAA at (858)546-7162.

May 18, 2023

• Equine Health Alert – Vesicular Stomatitis (California Department of Food and Agriculture)

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For more information, contact the San Diego One Health Epidemiology program through our contact form, via e-mail at phs.ohep.hhsa@sdcounty.ca.gov, or call the Epidemiology Unit at (619) 692-8499.