
LA Health Alert: What To Know About the Spike in Flea‑Borne Typhus Infection
In early 2026, Los Angeles County health officials reported a record number of 220 confirmed flea-borne typhus infections in 2025, surpassing previous years’ totals. This marks the highest annual case count on record, with cases continuing to be tracked as 2026 unfolds. The surge in typhus infection cases has


















