Los Angeles County HIV Mental Health Task Force

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August 3, 2016

• [pdf]  PH16-045 Southern CA Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Continues

Meningococcal Disease Outbreak Continues in Southern California

Vaccinations Urged for Gay, Bisexual Men, HIV-Infected Persons

SACRAMENTO – Due to an ongoing outbreak of meningococcal disease in Southern California, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is urging all gay and bisexual men and HIV-infected persons in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties be vaccinated against meningococcal disease.

Since March, 22 cases of meningococcal disease have been confirmed in an outbreak in Los Angeles and Orange Counties, including several cases in the past week. Two other cases are currently under investigation. To date, two patients have died as a result of their infections. Most of the patients have been gay or bisexual men, and while…