Since mid-May, cases of monkeypox have been reported from several countries that are non-endemic for this rare disease, including the United States. Several cases have been reported in California, including in Sacramento County. Sacramento County Public Health continues to work on identifying and monitoring contacts of cases to prevent further transmission.
Monkeypox Cases in Sacramento County*
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*includes confirmed (monkeypox positive) and probable (orthopox positive) cases among Sacramento County residents
A recent study by Dr. Cristian Preciado found that when babies don’t get enough oxygen before they’re born, most commonly due to complications during pregnancy, it leads to a condition called “hypoxia.” Babies who experience this are more likely to have changes in their brains that can cause symptoms similar to autism, like trouble sleeping
On Tuesday, the 15th of April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report stating that there has been an increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to their findings, one in 31 school-age children has been diagnosed by age eight. This is a substantial increase
The CDC has reported a steady increase in the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, with one out of every 36 8-year-old children now being identified as autistic. There has been a claim that this increase is due to the use of vaccines, but experts have debunked this theory and instead suggest further research to fully
