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More college students across California now qualify for CalFresh after the state recently eased enrollment requirements. The change expands access to the nutrition program for students who may struggle to afford groceries while pursuing their education.
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The County rolled out a new influenza vaccination dashboard this week, just as flu shots hit clinics and pharmacies across the region. The interactive tool lets you track flu, COVID-19 and RSV vaccination rates—and it is updated weekly to help you stay informed.
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The County and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will launch a second Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) to evaluate community health impacts related to the ongoing Tijuana River sewage and pollution crisis.
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The County’s ongoing investigation into a regional salmonella outbreak has revealed genetic strain links to eggs distributed by or purchased directly from Happy Hens poultry farm in Ramona.
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The intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, is in the news nationwide, but County monitoring reports no local increase in cases. State health officials have also not seen an increase.
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The holiday season is here and kids across the county are excited for their presents. With that it’s important to make sure the toys they receive are age appropriate and safe.
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The County’s Office of Evaluation, Performance and Analytics has released a new plan listing 18 questions that will guide the County’s evaluation of important programs and services, ranging from homelessness to climate, public safety, and physical and mental health.
