Butte County Public Health

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Flu cases are surging across the North State, pushing emergency rooms to see more walk-ins and hospitalizations. Butte County’s health officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin says some young children have been seriously ill, and two flu-related deaths have been reported in the county.

A new “super flu” strain called subclade K is contributing to high case and hospitalization rates across California. Getting vaccinated remains the best way to avoid serious illness.

The strain of E. coli O157 that sickened children earlier this year is no longer being detected in water tests. However, the source of the outbreak is still a mystery.

The woman shot and killed in Chico during last week’s police chase drew dozens of family members, co-workers, and friends to mourn the loss. Also, amid ongoing cuts to federal funding nationally, Butte County’s public health department is also bracing for impact, and Woofstock is this Saturday.

Protocols for testing humans for bird flu vary widely across the North State. As a new strain of the virus emerges in the state, experts say more testing should be done to track the virus's spread.

Dr. Jarett Beaudoin explains the role the Public Health Department plays in the community, and why education on health and safety is essential.

The number of birds in Butte County infected with the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus is now in the tens of thousands. Health officials expect this number to rise.