Dental Clinic At Heart Of Infection Outbreak To Get New ‘Best In Class’ Water System
Twenty-nine children have been hospitalized after getting root canals at the clinic.
Orange County Register:
After Infection Outbreak, New Water System Plans Approved For Anaheim Dental Clinic
Children’s Dental Group clinic of Anaheim, whose water supply caused an outbreak of serious infections in 29 root canal patients ages 3 to 9, has received approval from public health officials for its plans for an installation of a new water system. Sam Gruenbaum, CEO of the company that owns the clinic, said Thursday that he hopes the “best in class” system will be operational in less than two months. The Orange County Health Care Agency must sign off on the final renovation, including testing the water to assure patient safety. (Perkes, 10/6)
In other public health news —
Orange County Register:
What's New For Flu Season? For One Thing, Nasal Sprays Are Out
Flu season still feels far away with Southern California’s warm temperatures keeping summer alive, but public health doctors say now is the best time to get vaccinated for protection that will last through winter and spring. (Perkes, 10/6)
The Associated Press:
California Tightens Rule On Popular Pesticide, Citing Health
California will tighten rules on how much farmers can use a common pesticide listed by the nation's most productive agricultural state as a chemical known to cause cancer, regulators said Thursday. The change doesn't ban the pesticide Telone but creates a uniform rule for its application each year. The rule is drawing criticism from farmers who call it a key way to fight pests and fear the crackdown could lead to rising food prices. (Smith, 10/6)