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The County of Santa Clara Public Health Department’s mission is to protect and improve the health and well-being of our community. We work to prevent disease and injury, promote healthy lifestyles, create healthy environments, use data to inform decision-making, and advocate for policy and systems changes that advance racial and health equity.
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Invasive Aedes Aegypti Mosquitoes Detected in San José
This is the first detection in 2025 in Santa Clara County of an aggressive, day-biting mosquito that is able to transmit diseases such as dengue.
County of Santa Clara to host free prescription drug and sharps “Take Back Day”
The County’s Consumer and Environmental Protection Agency has collected more than 520 tons of sharps and prescription medication since 2017.
Santa Clara County high school students win “Viral” Video Contest promoting safer sexual behaviors
Students competed for cash prizes of up to $1,500 by creating original videos to educate their peers and reduce STI stigma.
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