The bacterial disease is spread to humans by fleas carried by wild animals and is not transmitted from person to person.

Health officials in Long Beach are urging residents to take steps to reduce flea exposure and protect public health after ...

There have been localized outbreaks near Bixby Park and Junipero Beach, but cases have also been reported citywide, a Health Department official said.

Long Beach health officials report a rise in flea-borne typhus cases, with 20 confirmed as of July 31, 2025. The city may ...

At least 20 typhus cases have been recorded as of July 31, putting the city on track to break a 2021 record of 28 cases.

Long Beach, California reports an increase in flea-borne typhus cases and urges residents to take preventative measures.

Long Beach has 11 reported cases of the disease this year, which causes flu-like symptoms and a rash. It's easily cured, but it can be deadly if it's not treated.

The city of Long Beach, Calif., has seen a “significant increase” in the number of flea-borne typhus cases reported in the first half of 2021.

Long Beach is experiencing a localized typhus outbreak and an increase in infections this year, city officials said Monday.

City officials are urging residents to take preventative measures, like controlling fleas on pets, avoiding wild animals, and securing outdoor food sources.

LONG BEACH (CBSLA) – The typhus outbreak in Southern California has spread to a third city, and pet owners there have been surprised to hear of the uptick in the flea-borne disease.