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4/24/2008 - Proposed outdoor tobacco smoking policies -

At the request of the City of Pasadena Public Safety Committee, Public Health Department staff was asked to research outdoor tobacco smoking and provide a report on recommendations to amend the current City municipal code’s tobacco control ordinance. more...
 

Health Topics

6/11/2008 - Salmonella Outbreak Related to Certain Tomatoes -

Federal officials hunted for the source of a 17-state salmonella outbreak linked to three types of raw tomatoes, while the list of supermarkets and restaurants yanking those varieties from shelves and menus grew.  more...

2/21/2008 - Avian Influenza FAQ's - An H5N1 Virus -

Avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. All birds appear to be susceptible, though some species are more resistant to infection than others.  more...

12/20/2007 - MRSA - Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus

Staphylococcus aureus, often referred to simply as "staph," are bacteria commonly carried on the skin or in the nose of healthy people. Approximately 25-30% of the population is colonized (when bacteria are present, but not causing an infection) in the nose with staph bacteria.  more...

For over 110 years, the City of Pasadena Public Health Department has been working to protect and assure the health of the surrounding Pasadena community. For information about programs, clinics and services, please call 626-744-6005.005.