Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Measles Cases Rise in the US

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Bay Area Health Officials Urge Vigilance as Measles Cases Rise in the US

While the risk of measles exposure remains low for most Bay Area residents, the increasing number of cases nationwide and in California underscores the importance of robust protection against this highly contagious and dangerous illness.

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2024 STI Clinical Update - San Francisco Department of Public Health, March 14th

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2024 STI Clinical Update  - San Francisco Department of Public Health, 

Join us at this half-day, hybrid event! 

Offered both virtually and in-person at the  ZSFG Carr Auditorium, San Francisco, CA

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2022 HIV Surveillance Report released

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On December 6th, 2023 San Francisco Department of Public Health’s, ARHCES HIV section released the 2022 Annual HIV Epidemiology Report. This follows World AIDS Day which was Thursday November 30th. 
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SF Ends Public Health Emergency on mpox

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In early June, the first case of monkeypox (now known as mpox) was identified in San Francisco, and as of November 2, 2022, a total of 833 cases have been identified in SF. There has been a notable decline in mpox case counts, and now over 27,000 San Franciscans have been vaccinated against mpox. In response, the SFDPH ended the public health emergency on mpox on October 31, 2022.
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Mpox Cases Declining in San Francisco and Worldwide

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In early June, the first case of monkeypox (now known as mpox) was identified in San Francisco, and as of October 12, 2022, a total of 824 cases have been identified in SF. There has been a notable decline in mpox case counts over the past month, mirroring state and national trends. Declines in cases are likely attributed to SF’s efforts to prioritize equitable vaccine distribution and make vaccine available to anyone at risk for mpox, with > 27,000 doses administered. Check out the new SF mpox dashboard, which shows new and cumulative cases, case demographics, and vaccine data.
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Increasing mpox Cases in San Francisco (May Editorial)

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In early June, the first case of mpox was identified in San Francisco, and as of June 22, 2022, a total of ten cases have been identified among SF residents. The current mpox outbreak is predominantly occurring among men who have sex with men (MSM) and trans people who have sex with men. This is believed to be related to transmission via close and/or intimate contacts within sexual and social networks. Mpox symptoms can mimic symptoms of common STIs including syphilis and herpes.
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  BAY AREA HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE AWARENESS ABOUT MPOX AS SUMMER TRAVEL AND GATHERINGS BEGIN

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  BAY AREA HEALTH OFFICIALS URGE AWARENESS ABOUT MPOX AS SUMMER TRAVEL AND GATHERINGS BEGIN: San Francisco, CA - As the summer season begins with increased travel and major events and gatherings, Bay Area Health Officials urge people to protect themselves against the mpox virus, which spreads through prolonged skin-to-skin contact and bodily fluids, such as through crowded settings or sexual contact.
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Syphilis Continues to be an Important Public Health Priority in San Francisco

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Syphilis among people who are or could become pregnant is of particular concern as it poses a risk for congenital syphilis. Congenital syphilis can lead to significant morbidity and mortality including stillbirth and neonatal death. There was a staggering 224% increase in cases of syphilis among cis-females from 2017 to 2021, with two cases of congenital syphilis reported in 2021, and two congenital cases to date in 2022. The SFDPH recommends screening according to citywide STI guidelines and ensuring treatment of patients and partners. The San Francisco Monthly STI Report (sfdph.org) for March is now available for viewing here

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Resources for STD Awareness Week: April 10-16, 2022

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Resources for STD Awareness Week: April 10-16, 2022. San Francisco has a dedicated sexual health website at SFCityClinic.org with content geared for both patients and providers, including content for provider training needs, guidelines and important updates & alerts. which was shared in our April 11th 2022 post
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April 10 – 16, 2022 is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Week

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The San Francisco Monthly STI Report (sfdph.org) for November is now available for viewing here

April 10 – 16, 2022 is Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Awareness Week This annual observance is an opportunity to bring a focus to STD prevention during a continued global pandemic when individuals may access fewer sexual and other health care services. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis are increasing in all regions of California and continue to be an important public health concern. This is a great time to open up discussions with your patients and clients about their sexual health and equip them with the knowledge and tools to prevent, test for, and treat STDs. Let’s work together to ensure all communities understand the local STD testing and treatment resources that are available and how to access them. Please see the following resources and consider incorporating local STD Awareness Week messaging in your announcements to patients and clients.

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