News release
Deadline for parents to complete the Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment Form is May 31
Dental exam helps identify children suffering from untreated dental disease so they can get access to care.
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.
First in the State: Santa Clara County expands Healthy Nail Salon Program to include hair salons offering nail services
Program promotes healthier beauty industry practices for employees and customers.
加州首例：聖塔克拉拉縣「健康美甲沙龍計畫 (Healthy Nail Salons) 涵蓋範圍將擴大至提供美甲服務的美髮沙龍
此計畫鼓勵美甲業為員工及顧客採取更健康的措施.
全國麻疹病例上升，灣區衛生官員呼籲民眾接種疫苗並提高警覺
目前在灣區，民眾感染麻疹的風險尚低。然而，隨著國內麻疹病例增加，政府呼籲未完成接種所有疫苗的民眾前往接種安全且高效的疫苗。
Bay area health officials urge measles vaccination and awareness as cases rise nationally
Risk of exposure to measles in the Bay Area is currently low. However, with rising cases in the United States, getting the safe and highly effective vaccine is strongly encouraged for those not fully vaccinated.
County of Santa Clara Health Officer and national pioneer in COVID-19 response Dr. Sara Cody announces her retirement
A nationally recognized public health leader, Dr. Cody served as the County’s Health Officer for 12 years, playing a crucial role in the County’s proactive response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Black Infant Health and Perinatal Equity Initiative continue to decrease disparities in birth outcomes in Santa Clara County
Despite recent progress, African/African Ancestry women and infants still face significant challenges.
