Health Messages are written communication for Medical Providers and are also informative for the general public. The health messages archived at the bottom of this page highlight important public health issues that you should be aware of. 

Medical Provider Updates

To receive Health Messages directly to your inbox, please email Public Health Communication at PublicHealthMedia@fresnocountyca.gov and request a CAHAN/Communicator registration link. Please include your clinic, hospital, or medical practice information and your contact information.

To obtain Health Messages prior to 2017, contact Public Health Communication at (559) 600-3200.

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Stay Up-to-Date With Current Fresno County Health Messages

Disease Reporting Requirements  Disease reporting is the foundation of public health surveillance. The reporting of specific diseases is critical to public health and required by law. Title 17, California Code of Regulation, Section 2500 (Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 1) requires all heath care providers knowing of or in attendance on a case or suspected case of any of the mandated reportable diseases or conditions to report the case to the local health department where the patient resides. ‘Health care provider’ is defined as a physician, surgeon, veterinarian, podiatrist, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, registered nurse, nurse midwife, school nurse, infection control practitioner, medical examiner, or dentist.

Additionally, Section 2505 requires laboratories to report laboratory-testing results and Section 2508 requires anyone in charge of a public or private school, kindergarten, boarding school, or day nursery to report the presence or suspected presence of any of the reportable diseases to the local health department. All reports remain confidential.  Learn how to report diseases/conditions.

Influenza Season 2025-2026

For the 2025-2026 flu season, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommends flu vaccination for everyone 6 months and older with any licensed, influenza vaccine that is appropriate for the recipient’s age and health status. 

The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) currently does not have any local vaccine or mask mandates in place. The CDPH recently released a CAHAN Alert: Immunization Guidance for Respiratory Virus Season - 10/14/2025. Healthcare employers should also consult their respective regulatory agencies for future guidance on this matter. While seasonal influenza (flu) viruses are detected year-round in the United States, influenza viruses typically circulate during the fall and winter during what's known as the flu season. The flu season typically peaks between December and February, although flu cases can occur as late as March. The 2025–2026 flu season begins on September 28, 2025.

There is no specified badge color for the 2025-2026 flu season. Healthcare employers should consult their respective regulatory agencies for future guidance on this matter. Read the full 2025-2026 Health Advisory for Vaccination Recommendations for Healthcare Personnel here.

For more information on the flu report, visit: 2024 - 2025 Weekly Influenza Update.

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has provided guidance for Healthcare Professionals for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of COVID-19. The CDC will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. Please see the guidance at the link below:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/index.html

SUD Perinatal Brochure and Poster

Discharging Patients

The County of Fresno requests a courtesy call to (559) 600-3332 during business hours, when discharging any patient from a hospital to a congregate setting.

COVID-19 Provider Evaluation Form  

Please see the following link for an example of a return to school or work form for those with COVID-19 Symptoms that incorporates FCDPH guidance: COVID-19 Provider Evaluation Form 5.10.21

Employer Screening Tools

• Non-medical Employer Screening Tool
• Medical Employer Screening Tool

COVID-19 Exposure Risk Assessment Guidance for Healthcare Workers and First Responders in Law Enforcement, Fire, and EMS 

Guidance is available at the link below:

https://www.co.fresno.ca.us/Home/ShowDocument?id=42192

Interim Guidelines for Collecting and Handling of Clinical Specimens for COVID-19 Testing

CDC guidance is available at the link below: 

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/lab/guidelines-clinical-specimens.html 

Additional health messages for medical providers are archived below: