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County Health Department Warns of Triple Threat of Diseases

| 9:25 AM

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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is sounding the alarm about a triple threat of illnesses that could have a severe impact on people’s lives and the county’s medical resources this fall and winter.

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First Flu Death of Season Reported in San Diego

| 10:37 AM

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A 55-year-old man from the North Central region of the county is the first influenza death reported in San Diego this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.

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County Launches Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report

| 6:12 PM

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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is introducing a new combined Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report that will provide San Diegans with a detailed snapshot of common respiratory illness activity in the region on a weekly basis.

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Rapid and Early Start to Flu Season Prompts Calls for Increased Caution

| 12:45 PM

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Flu season has arrived and County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of influenza, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their family members.

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County Public Health Officials Renew Call For Vaccinations Against COVID-19

| 5:00 PM

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County public health officials are renewing their call for San Diegans to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as the colder months are upon us. Respiratory illnesses historically increase during fall and winter as many people move activities and gatherings indoors.