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Published on November 09, 2016. Last modified on December 01, 2025
County of Monterey Health Department Urges Residents to Take Preventative Measures Against Winter Respiratory Viruses
Urging all residents to act now to protect themselves and their families against respiratory viruses circulating this winter season, including influenza, COVID-19, & RSV. A recent increase in flu activity in California has led to more ER visits, which may begin to strain the local health care system
01/02/2026
CDPH Warns Retailers and Public About the Dangers of Kratom-derived Products and 7-OH
Foods and other products containing highly concentrated and/or synthesized kratom derivatives such as 7-OH have been recently linked to six overdose deaths in Los Angeles County. Use of these products has been associated with addiction, serious harm, overdose, and/or death.
01/16/2026 3:51 PM
CDPH Media Release: Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to Three Deaths, Three Liver Transplants and 35 Hospitalizations - January 14, 2026
01/15/2026 12:13 PM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH Urges Vaccination and Timely Treatment as Influenza Cases Rise - January 13, 2026
Flu cases and hospitalizations are rising in California. CDPH urges vaccination for everyone 6 months and older, rapid testing of patients with flu symptoms, and immediate antiviral treatment for high-risk individuals.
01/13/2026 3:14 PM
Moss Landing Update -Phase 2 Environmental Sampling Results Posted
Environmental Health has posted Phase 2 Sediment, Surface Water, & Pore Water Sampling Report prepared by Vistra’s consultant, Terraphase Engineering Inc., along with written comments from the Department of Toxic Substances Control & the Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Coast Region.
01/07/2026 12:45 AM
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey insta a los residentes a tomar medidas preventivas contra los virus respiratorios invernales
01/02/2026 9:00 AM
Office of Traffic Safety Awards $261,165 Grant to the County of Monterey’s Health Department for Child Safety Seat Education Program
12/29/2025 10:56 AM
Oficina de Seguridad Vial otorga una subvención de $261,165 al Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey para el programa de Educación de Asientos de Seguridad Infantil
12/29/2025 10:53 AM
Recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray and to include ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray Due to Microbial Contamination
12/16/2025 1:02 PM
California Office of Traffic Safety Awards Drugged Driving Grant to the County of Monterey Health Department for Cannabis Education Program
12/16/2025 8:38 AM
CDPH Media Release: CDPH Warns Consumers Not to Eat TRE House Brand Magic Mushroom Gummies, Chocolate Bars, and Syrup - December 11, 2025
CDPH is warning consumers not to eat TRE House Brand Magic Mushroom products after the company’s products were found to contain illegal and dangerous psychedelic compounds that have the potential to cause severe adverse health effects, including hospitalization and even death.
12/11/2025 3:50 PM
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey amplía el acceso a la prevención de sobredosis con máquinas expendedoras gratuitas de naloxona
El Departamento de Salud del Condado de Monterey amplía sus esfuerzos de prevención de sobredosis con el lanzamiento de cuatro máquinas expendedoras adicionales de Narcan el 8 de diciembre, duplicando así el número de puntos de acceso gratuitos, disponibles las 24 horas del día.
12/08/2025 1:38 PM
County of Monterey Health Department Expanding Access to Overdose Prevention with Free Naloxone Vending Machines
The County of Monterey Health Department is expanding its overdose-prevention efforts by launching four additional Narcan vending machines on December 8, doubling the number of free, 24/7 access points for naloxone and fentanyl test strips across the county.
12/08/2025 1:34 PM
CDPH News Release: Outbreak of Potentially Deadly Amatoxin Poisoning Linked to the Consumption of Wild, Foraged Mushrooms - December 5, 2025
CDPH is urging individuals to avoid foraging for and eating wild mushrooms while risk of amatoxin poisoning is high.
12/08/2025 8:14 AM
The West Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
Hepatitis B is a highly infectious virus that attacks the liver and can cause serious illness and death. The hepatitis B vaccination is an effective way to prevent infection and its complications. New ACIP recommendations could lead to more children and adults getting liver disease and liver cancer.
12/05/2025 6:08 PM
Aumento de Hospitalizaciones por Intoxicación por Hongos
12/02/2025 2:45 PM
10 Reasons to Get Vaccinated
12/01/2025 5:07 PM
10 motivos para vacunarse
12/01/2025 5:05 PM
Increase in Hospitalizations Due to Mushroom Poisoning
The County of Monterey Health Department is reminding Monterey County residents to exercise caution when gathering and eating wild mushrooms. Local hospitals have recently reported an increase in illnesses resulting from eating poisonous wild mushrooms.
12/01/2025 12:15 PM
State Highlights Mental Health Resources for California Youth Amid Changes to Access to AI Chatbots - CDPH
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is highlighting the wide range of youth mental health resources and supports available to young people and their families as access to some forms of artificial intelligence (AI) companionship changes.
11/25/2025 9:43 AM