Health
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Mumps Reported at San Diego State University

| 4:14 PM

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A student at San Diego State University was recently confirmed to have mumps after exposure to another student who had been ill and likely also had mumps, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. The two students are housemates living off campus and were up-to-date with mumps vaccinations.  The students were not hospitalized […]

Health

Is Your Child at Risk for Lead Poisoning?

| 2:08 PM

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Lead poisoning is the most common environmental illness among children in California. However, most children who have lead poisoning do not act or look sick and the exposure frequently goes unrecognized initially. That’s why preventing childhood lead poisoning is so important. The County of San Diego’s theme this year during Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, […]

Animals

Scary Good Deals on Furry Felines

| 12:05 PM

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They’re baa-ack… more scary, good deals on furry felines at County Animal Services. Hundreds of cats and kittens will still take center stage for this production and adoption fees will drop to the frighteningly low, low price of only $5.