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U.S. Issues Travel Warning for Seniors on Chikungunya Vaccine Amid Safety Concerns

Tuesday, May 13

The U.S. government has issued a warning for American travelers aged 60 and older regarding the chikungunya vaccine, Valneva’s Ixchiq, as it investigates potential side effects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released notices about... Read More.

Get Your Flu Vaccine Before the Holidays in Plumas County

Thursday, December 19

Plumas County Public Health reminds everyone there is still time to get a flu vaccine before the holidays. A flu vaccine is the best protection from the flu’s worst symptoms and can even prevent the flu altogether.Plumas County Public Health Agency Clinic has vaccines... Read More.

It’s Flu Season – Lassen Public Health Holds Vaccine Drive-Thru Clinic

Tuesday, September 20

Lassen County Public Health says flu season is here and typically runs through early spring. Director of Health and Social Services Barbara Longo says the CDC has tracked and monitored the 4 most viral strains of the flu this season and is predicting a severe... Read More.

Lassen County Public Health Testing and Vaccine Schedule for 2022

Tuesday, December 21

12.21.2021 Time: 1:00 p.m. RELEASE #: 1 of 1 Lassen COVID-19 Incident CommandPress ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESUBJECT: 2022 COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine ScheduleDue to a decrease in demand, Lassen County Public Health will be reducing COVID-19 testing and vaccines beginning January 3, 2022. Our partner agencies and local pharmacies... Read More.

Newsom and CDCR ask Oakland Judge to Pause COVID Vaccine Mandate for Prison Guards

Thursday, October 28

The latest in the battle to require prison staff to be mandated for the COVID vaccine, Newsom and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation have appealed Oakland Superior Court’s ruling from last month. Just this Monday asked the judge to pause his order... Read More.

First COVID-19 Vaccine Approved

Monday, August 23

Pfizer and BioNTech’s mRNA, COVID 19 vaccine was announced as the first FDA approved shot. After the FDA dug deep into pages of research on their vaccine, the agency declared it to meet their highest of standards, after an application was formally made back... Read More.