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Public Health Notices
Be Prepared for Storm-Related Emergencies
Storm-related emergencies like power outages and flooding, can happen here in Long Beach at any time. the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services offers the following information in order to protect you and your famiily against food safety hazards and mold-related issues caused by flooding and loss of power.
H1N1 vaccine is now available to the general public. To obtain a H1N1 vaccination, please call (562) 570-4103 to schedule an appointment, or you can make your appointment online by going to www.lbdhhs.genbook.com
State of California H1N1 Flu Virus Hotline 1-888-865-0564 (English and Spanish)
Please feel free to call our 24-hour information line for up to date information on any local public health issues of concern. For general Department information during regular business hours, please contact us at (562) 570-4000.
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) has announced that it will be providing H1N1 flu vaccine by appointment, commencing on December 10, 2009. Appointments may be made starting on December 8, 2009 between the hours of 8:30 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm daily, by calling (562) 570-4103. Appointment slots will be opened up on a weekly basis, dependent upon the availability of vaccine. Vaccine will continue to be provided free of charge at this time due to the availability of federal grant funding to support this effort.
The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) is alerting the public about fleaborne typhus, a disease transmitted by fleas. Since July 2009, eight (8) cases of fleaborne typhus have been reported among Long Beach residents throughout the City, an increase over previous years.
The City of Long Beach Animal Care Services and JustinRudd’s Haute Dog Network are joining forces to get (200) Long Beach dogs fixedbefore the end of October in the “Haute Dog Fix” canine spay and neuter voucherprogram. This program will provide one $100 canine spay and neuter vouchers tothe first (200) Long Beach residents who get their dogs fixed at aparticipating local veterinary clinic.
Long Beach Census - It's In Our Hands Completing the Census brings money to your community for the services you need. Because funding is distributed to cities and towns based on population, when you complete your census questionnaire you ensure that thousands of your tax dollars are returned to your community in critical services for you and your family.
