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āState Encourages Californians to Take Steps to Protect their Health from Wildfire Smoke and Ash Exposureā
January 8, 2025 ā Multiple wildfires are burning in the Los Angeles area. Smoke and ash from wildfires can be unhealthy, particularly for vulnerable peopleāā such as older adults, children, people with respiratory illness or asthmas and pregnant people.
Dr. Erica Pan Appointed Next CDPH Director and State Public Health Officer
January 7, 2025 ā As announced earlier today by Governor Gavin Newsom, Dr. Erica Pan will become the next Director and State Public Health Officer of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) on February 1.
āAs Whooping Cough Cases Increase, CDPH Encourages Tdap Vaccinationāāāāāā
January 3, 2025 ā California iāās experiencing an increase in cases of whooping cough (also known as pertussis), a highly contagious bacterial disease that can be spread though coughing and can cause severe illness, especially in infants.āāā