SF Public Health

01/20/2026

The best way to protect yourself and those around you from is by washing your hands thoroughly with soap and water.

Hand sanitizers alone do NOT kill norovirus germs.

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La mejor manera de protegerte a ti mismo y a los demás del es lavarte bien las manos con agua y jabón.

Los desinfectantes para manos por sí solos NO matan los gérmenes del norovirus.



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01/20/2026

Help stop respiratory viruses like COVID-19, flu and RSV. If you’re feeling sick, take these steps to protect yourself and others:

Stay home and rest.

Avoid contact with other people as much as possible, especially those at higher risk for serious illness.

Wear a mask if you must be around others.

Wash your hands often with soap and water. If soap and water are unavailable, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Stay hydrated with plenty of clear fluids.

Cover your cough or sneeze.

Talk to a health care provider about treating aches and fever with over the counter or prescription medications.

Visit https://ow.ly/Ou0650XX0Is for more information about vaccines.

01/20/2026

2025 was a challenging year for our city, as fentanyl continued to drive a staggering number of overdose deaths. SFDPH remains deeply committed to saving lives, expanding access to care, and supporting people on their path to recovery.

Among our efforts last year, SFDPH:

✔️ Added more than 200 new residential treatment and care beds at the right clinical level to support people in recovery and other vulnerable populations
✔️ Improved how people move through our system to reduce barriers and prevent people from falling out of care
✔️ Developed innovative approaches to starting people on medication treatment and supporting long-term recovery

Recovery is possible—and every step forward matters.

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and the life and legacy of a leader whose vision continues to shape our work in public health.
His dedication to justice, equity, and community guides our commitment to building a healthier, more equitable San Francisco — where everyone has access to the care and support they need.

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01/19/2026

is one of the most contagious viruses that can lead to severe complications such as pneumonia, especially for children. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Getting the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to prevent measles.

Make sure you and your children are up to date on MMR vaccine.

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01/18/2026

Under 25 and curious about your birth control options? New Generation Health Center provides confidential, youth-friendly reproductive health services and STD testing for those ages 12-24, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income and medically underserved families. We provide birth control counseling and dispensing, pregnancy testing, pap smears and pelvic exams, and more! All services are designed with young people in mind. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/gVqO50XWm2R

01/18/2026

San Francisco is a national leader in contingency management therapy for stimulant addiction. With 12 programs to help people quit using methamphetamine and co***ne and more on the horizon, we have the resources to help you or a loved one get on the road to sustained recovery. Call 888-246-3333.

01/17/2026

Los síntomas comunes de incluyen , , y dolor de estómago.

Si tienes alguno de estos síntomas es importante quedarte en casa mientras estas enfermo y dos días después de que te sientas mejor para evitar contagiar a otras personas.

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01/16/2026

The Zuckerberg San Francisco General Care Team was created in 2019 to ensure that every person who comes through our hospital doors has access to skilled, compassionate addiction care.

During the past 7 years, it has served more than 16,000 patients and has trained hundreds of physicians, nurses, and other health workers in person-centered addiction care.

01/16/2026

A preliminary total of 621 people tragically lost their lives to a drug overdose in San Francisco in 2025.
Don’t become a statistic.
Reach out to the SF Public Health to start your treatment and recovery journey today. Call 888-246-3333.

01/16/2026

Common symptoms of include , , , and stomach pain.

If you have any of these symptoms, it’s important to stay home while you are sick and for two days after you feel better to avoid spreading to others.

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01/16/2026

Lead is often invisible—but its impact on children’s learning and development is very real. Hear from Dr. Maggie Gilbreth about the dangers of lead exposure and how San Francisco’s Fix Lead SF program is working to protect families.

Lead is often invisible—but its impact on children’s learning and development is very real. Hear from Dr. Maggie Gilbreth about the dangers of lead exposure...