Butte County Public Health

Butte County Public Health Promoting individual, community, and environmental health thru prevention, education and protection. Gov’t. Code Section 6250 et seq.

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We sincerely appreciate Congressman James Gallagher taking the time to visit the Butte County Public Health Laboratory a...
09/01/2026

We sincerely appreciate Congressman James Gallagher taking the time to visit the Butte County Public Health Laboratory and learn more about the critical services our team provides throughout the North State. Thank you for listening to our needs and recognizing the importance of strong, sustainable public health laboratory services for rural communities.

Great visiting the Butte County Public Health Laboratory to see firsthand the work happening behind the scenes to keep North State communities safe.

Local facilities like this give our rural communities critical testing capabilities close to home and help public health officials respond quickly when problems arise.

Thank you to the team for taking the time to talk with me about the important work you do for Butte County and communities across Northern California.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 26, 2026Second West Nile Virus Death Confirmed in Butte CountyBUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The ...
08/26/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | August 26, 2026

Second West Nile Virus Death Confirmed in Butte County

BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The Butte County Department of Public Health (BCPH) has confirmed the second West Nile virus (WNV)-associated death in Butte County this year. The individual, who was between 70 and 80 years old, died from complications related to WNV illness. BCPH extends its sincere condolences to the individual’s family and friends during this difficult time.

The death comes as WNV activity continues to increase across Butte County and California. As of August 21, 46 human WNV infections and five deaths have been confirmed in California.

“At this time, human West Nile virus infections are increasing, as they typically do in August, and our local case count is not outside the range of what we’ve seen during past seasons. However, roughly one-quarter of the WNV cases reported in California this year are in Butte County, which tells us the virus is very active in our community,” said Dr. Jarett Beaudoin, Butte County Public Health Officer. “The announcement of our second WNV-related death is a stark reminder that mosquitoes can be deadly.”

View the full press release: tinyurl.com/mvmn2z7r

Enjoying the outdoors can sometimes bring you closer to wildlife, including bats. A few simple steps can help protect yo...
08/26/2026

Enjoying the outdoors can sometimes bring you closer to wildlife, including bats. A few simple steps can help protect you, your family and your pets from rabies:

• Never touch, feed or approach wild animals, including bats—even if they appear injured or dead.
• Keep pets up to date on rabies vaccinations.
• Secure food, trash and pet food while camping.
• If you wake up with a bat in your sleeping area or have direct contact with a bat or other potentially rabid animal, seek medical advice right away—even if you don’t see a bite or scratch.

Rabies is preventable when possible exposures are addressed quickly. Keep your distance from wildlife and know what to do if contact occurs.

Learn more: https://www.buttecounty.net/659/Rabies-Wildlife

Gridley Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic – TOMORROW!August 26 | 2-4 pm | Butte County WIC, 239 Sycamore Street in Gridley.I...
08/25/2026

Gridley Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic – TOMORROW!

August 26 | 2-4 pm | Butte County WIC, 239 Sycamore Street in Gridley.

Is your child ready for 7th grade? Tdap, HPV, and meningococcal vaccines help keep kids healthy and are recommended for preteens and teens.

🔷Tdap protects against tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough (required for 7th grade).
🔷 HPV helps prevent several types of cancer.
🔷Meningococcal protects against meningitis and blood infections.

Register at MyTurn.ca.gov or scan the code below. Walk-Ins welcome.
These clinics are for uninsured children, Medicaid-eligible, or Alaskan Native or American Indian. No proof of insurance is required.

Thanks to Partnership HealthPlan, a limited number of free backpacks will be available to children receiving vaccines, while supplies last!

As the school year begins, it’s a great time to make sure your child’s car seat is still the right fit for their age, he...
08/24/2026

As the school year begins, it’s a great time to make sure your child’s car seat is still the right fit for their age, height, weight and developmental needs.

The safest car seat is one that fits your child, fits your vehicle and can be used correctly every time.

Not sure if your child is in the right seat? The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has helpful guidance to make choosing a little easier: Find the Right Car Seat, visit: www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat

08/20/2026

We’ve read the comments. We’ve heard the questions. We’ve even gone down a few comment-section rabbit holes.
So, we gathered some of the most common questions about E. coli and Big Chico Creek and put Public Health Officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin in the hot seat.

Find the latest Big Chico Creek updates on the Public Health website: www.buttecounty.net/610/Public-Health

School is back in session, which means you’ll be seeing more school buses on the road. When a bus is picking up or dropp...
08/20/2026

School is back in session, which means you’ll be seeing more school buses on the road. When a bus is picking up or dropping off students, give it plenty of space and be ready to stop.

When a school bus has its red lights flashing and stop arm extended, traffic in both directions is required to stop. And remember, students are often most vulnerable when they’re walking near the bus or crossing the street.

A little extra patience and attention can help keep students safe as they travel to and from school. Learn more about school bus safety: www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/school-bus-safety

08/20/2026

Confused about E. coli in Big Chico Creek? You’re not alone.

Is it safe to swim? What’s being tested? And what do those signs around Sycamore Pool mean?

Public Health Officer Dr. Jarett Beaudoin heads to the creek to clear things up, including the difference between E. coli O157 and general E. coli, why bacteria levels can change from day to day, how testing works and what you should know before getting in the water.

It’s a lot to wade through. (Sorry, we had to. 😉)

Find the latest Big Chico Creek updates on the Public Health website: www.buttecounty.net/610/Public-Health

As kids head back to school, it’s a good time for all of us to be a little more mindful on the road. Keep an eye out for...
08/17/2026

As kids head back to school, it’s a good time for all of us to be a little more mindful on the road. Keep an eye out for students walking, biking, or getting on and off the school bus, especially in and around school zones.

A little extra patience and a slower speed can go a long way toward helping everyone get to and from school safely. Please follow posted school-zone speed limits and be ready to stop when needed.

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