Pertussis Cases Returning to Normal Levels
Dec. 28, 2012 | 8:16 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of local pertussis cases is returning to normal levels after the 2010 epidemic. What is the main reason for the decrease?
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Vaccination Can Prevent Meningococcal Disease
Dec. 26, 2012 | 11:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Meningococcal disease is a rare but potentially deadly disease. It is also seasonal and peaks during winter.
County Offices to Close December 25
Dec. 20, 2012 | 10:21 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
All County of San Diego offices, libraries and animal shelters will be closed to the public Tuesday, December 25.
“Bikes Count” Project Tallies Cyclists Countywide
Dec. 14, 2012 | 4:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Bikes Count, the largest regional bicycle-counting project in the nation, was introduced today at a press conference and cyclist event in Balboa Park.
Pertussis Case Reported at Chula Vista High School
Dec. 13, 2012 | 2:02 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is working with Chula Vista High School officials to notify students, parents, and staff who may have been exposed to pertussis or whooping cough.
SDSU Student Dies from Meningococcal Disease
Dec. 13, 2012 | 11:02 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 30-year-old male died Monday evening from meningococcal disease, an illness caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
Public Guardian Clients Get Presents Early
Dec. 12, 2012 | 9:01 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
About 150 Public Guardian clients will be getting presents this year. Who donated the gifts?