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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.

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12 Leads. One Mission: Save Time

Press Conference - Thursday, December 11 at 1:00PM

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Office of Traffic Safety Awards $283,600 Grant to the Kern County Public Health for Child Safety Seat Education Program

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Kern County Public Health to Host Free Flu Shot Clinic at the Kern County Fairgrounds Swap Meet

Kern County Public Health is offering free flu shots on Sunday, November 2

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First Human Case of West Nile Virus Confirmed in Kern County This Year

Kern County Public Health has confirmed the first human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in Kern County for 2025. Last year, the county reported 12 confirmed cases.

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Harmful Algal Blooms (HABs) in Lake Isabella

Boaters, dog owners, and other recreational lake users should exercise caution and observe signage related to active algal blooms when visiting Lake Isabella.

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Disinfection of Contaminated Water Systems & Wells Following a Power Outage

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First Detection of Mosquito-Borne Disease in Kern County Mosquito Population for 2025

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Public Health Announces New “Faces of Valley Fever”

Kern County Public Health launched a new campaign in April 2025 called “Faces of Valley Fever”...