Veterinary Public Health Program
313 N Figueroa St. Rm 1127
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel (213) 288-7060
Fax (213) 481-2375 vet@ph.lacounty.gov
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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Los Angeles
County
HPAI H5N1 been detected in 35 wild birds in Los Angeles (LA)
County since October 2022.
The risk to the general public's health from this H5N1 virus is
still low. So far there have been no reports of any mammals testing
positive for HPAI H5N1 in LA County.
Forty-eight rabid bats have been found so far in Los
Angeles County in 2024. Every year rabid bats are found
here, and some of them are found indoors.
Read all about rabies in LA County.
In response to natural disasters and international
events, animal rescue groups based in Los Angeles County
have saved hundreds of animals. When bringing rescued
pets into Los Angeles County, it is possible to
unintentionally bring in disease as well.
Learn more about how to prevent
the spread of disease when rescuing pets.
9.21.2017
In Fall 2023, the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Health’s Veterinary Public Health Program started
receiving reports of dogs experiencing a sudden
respiratory illness of unknown origin, similar to case
reports in other states. Learn more
about Atypical Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease.
