Department News

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11/6/2026

SLO County Public Health Update on Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli (STEC) Outbreak Investigation

No ongoing public health threat is identified at this time.

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10/30/2026

Public Health Investigation of Shiga Toxin-Producing E. coli Continues

Public Health encourages precautions while enjoying Halloween
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10/27/2026

Public Health Confirms Five Shiga toxin-producing E. Coli Cases; Local Farm Suspected as Potential Source

County investigating potential exposures between October 16 and 26
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10/26/2026

SLO County Proclaims October 25–31 as Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week

Public Health encourages families to learn about lead exposure risks to protect our children
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10/8/2026

SLO County Public Health Confirms First Measles Case of 2026

Community members should check their vaccination status and monitor for symptoms
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9/9/2026

CDPH Issues Immunization Recommendations for 2026-27 Respiratory Virus Season

CDPH and the West Coast Health Alliance reaffirm commitment to vaccine guidance, reflecting a broad consensus on the protective benefits of vaccines