# Los Angeles County Addresses Typhus Outbreak

Los Angeles County Department of Public Health is actively responding to a localized outbreak of flea-borne typhus in the Wilshire Center neighborhood, with 109 cases reported countywide in 2026. The department is emphasizing prevention strategies including year-round flea control for pets, rodent proofing homes, and minimizing wildlife contact to reduce disease transmission risks. This public health response highlights the need for procurement of pest control services, community outreach programs, and related public health supplies to support containment efforts.

- Procurement professionals should anticipate increased demand for pest control contracts and supplies focused on flea and rodent management within Los Angeles County.
- Contractors specializing in public health outreach and community engagement may find opportunities to support education and prevention campaigns.
- This situation underscores the importance of timely procurement of health communication materials and environmental control services to mitigate vector-borne disease risks.
- Organizations involved in public health logistics should evaluate readiness to supply and deploy necessary resources in response to localized outbreaks.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare
**Topics:** Emergency Response
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

### Key Quotes
> Community members can help protect themselves and their neighbors by keeping pets on flea control year-round, rodent proofing their homes and making sure wildlife cannot live in or around their homes.
> — Muntu Davis, MD, MPH, Los Angeles County Health Officer

### Sources
- [Public Health Reports Outbreak of Flea-Borne Typhus – COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES](https://lacounty.gov/2026/09/22/public-health-reports-outbreak-of-flea-borne-typhus/) - CA