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.

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 is experiencing a higher-than-usual number of flea-borne typhus cases, along with a localized outbreak, compared with previous years, the city’s Department of Health and Human Services ...

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

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

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