Credit: PhotoSpin 5 Reasons to Breastfeed Babies
Aug. 5, 2016 | 10:12 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
In San Diego County, 96 percent of newborns are breastfed in the hospital. But by 3 months of age, only 30 percent of babies are exclusively breastfed.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
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Credit: PhotoSpin County Conducting Vaccination Survey
Aug. 4, 2016 | 9:47 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
Some local residents may be getting a call from the County Health and Human Services Agency’s Immunization Program in the coming months.
Vaccinations: No Proof, No School
Aug. 1, 2016 | 9:17 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Senate Bill 277 eliminated personal belief exemptions and requires that all students show proof of having received all the required vaccines before they are allowed in school. The new law exempts students who can’t be vaccinated due to medical reasons.
New Initiative Aims to Stop HIV Infections
Jul. 19, 2016 | 1:28 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Board of Supervisors today approved an initiative to get the number of new HIV infections in San Diego to zero.
Protect Yourself from the Heat
Jun. 27, 2016 | 1:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging residents to take adequate precautions to avoid heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses.
GALLERY: The Aftermath of the Border Fire
Jun. 24, 2016 | 2:54 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The Border Fire started Sunday, June 19. Since then, it has burned more than 7,000 acres, destroyed five homes and 11 structures. These images, taken on June 23 in the Potrero and Campo communities, show the aftermath and the efforts taking place to help residents get back to their lives.
Drug Significantly Reduces Risk of Getting HIV
Jun. 24, 2016 | 8:22 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Truvada®, produced by Gilead Sciences, Inc., is a medication that is commonly used as part of combination therapy to treat HIV infection. However, HIV-negative people also can take it as a daily pill to reduce their risk of getting HIV infection in the first place.