This is an evolving situation that we continue to monitor and we are prepared should the situation change. For more information please visit the California Department of Public Health website: www.cdph.ca.gov and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website: www.cdc.gov
For more information please call (530)934-6588 or you can visit our Immunization Program page.
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to hospitalization or even death. Annual vaccination for the flu is the best method to prevent or lessen the effects from the flu.
Glenn County Public Health will be hosting three community flu vaccine clinics and two senior flu clinics. These clinics will provide FREE influenza vaccine to all persons 6 months of age and older.
Community Flu Vaccine Clinics will be held:
Wednesday, September 25th, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM at:
Orland Memorial Hall- 320 3rd Street, Orland, CA 95963
The Glenn County Air Pollution Control District and the Glenn County Public Health Department are issuing this Air Pollution Advisory to notify the public of potential poor air quality conditions in Glenn County due to smoke from multiple fires in surrounding counties. Regional air quality is forecast to potentially reach unhealthy levels. Smoke impacts are expected to vary during the course of the next several days depending on wind direction and the intensity of the fire activity.
GLENN COUNTY, Calif. – Glenn County Health and Human Services Agency Public Health Department is investigating one confirmed case of measles in an adult. This case is linked to the measles outbreak in Butte County. The Health Department disease investigators have notified close contacts and are working with Butte and Mendocino Public Health departments as the public exposure locations identified are in those two counties.
While there are all kinds of water safety issues to be aware of, the State Water Resources Control Board wants the public to know about one that may not be so obvious, freshwater harmful algal blooms or HABs.
Preventing diseases that can spread in our communities is the foundation of public health. This week, Glenn County Health & Human Services Agency is joining with the California Department of Public Health in recognizing March 3-9 as “Preteen Vaccine Week,” focusing on protecting kids 11 and 12 against dangerous vaccine-preventable diseases.
