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Health is a journey and Thrive Like a Poppy celebrates every step of it. This year-long initiative uses the life cycle of a poppy to spotlight essential public health services and seasonal wellness tips for every age, reminding our community that it’s possible to thrive at every stage of life.
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Kern County Public Health Takes Action to Address Unpermitted Food Vendors
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Kern County Public Health Conducts Unpermitted Food Vendor Education and Enforcement Operation
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First Detection of Mosquito-Borne Disease in Kern County Mosquito Population for 2026
The first mosquito sample has been confirmed for West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern County this year.
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Kern County Public Health Conducts Unpermitted Food Vendor Education and Enforcement Operation
Kern County Public Health, in partnership with the Kern County Sheriff's Office and Bakersfield Police Department, conducted a coordinated education and enforcement operation on February 28, 2026 targeting food vendors operating without the proper health permits within Kern County.