Preventing a Hepatitis A Outbreak in San Francisco
San Diego, Santa Cruz, and Los Angeles counties are currently having outbreaks of hepatitis A infection, primarily among homeless persons and/or users of injection and non-injection drugs. Cases with the same strain of hepatitis A infection have begun to appear in other California counties. There have been no cases of hepatitis A this year among these same populations in San Francisco.
It’s a Severe Flu Season. Protect Yourself!
It’s influenza (flu) season, and San Franciscans are getting the flu. The best way to protect yourself and those around you is to get a flu vaccine every year. It is safe, effective, cannot cause flu illness, and is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older. See your regular health care provider to get a flu shot, or visit our resource page to find out where to go in San Francisco.
Help prevent the spread of flu in San Francisco by practicing these healthy habits: wash your hands often, cover coughs or sneezes with your elbow or a tissue, and stay home when you are sick.
Meningococcal Vaccination for Gay and Bisexual Men
Outbreaks of meningitis have occurred among gay men in some US cities. Immunization can prevent brain, lung, and blood infection due to meningococcal bacteria (Neisseria meningitidis).
Learn more about meningococcal disease and how to prevent it.