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VIDEO: County, City Urge Public to Help Stop Spread of Hepatitis A

| 1:54 PM

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Vaccination, sanitation and education. That was the motto at today’s press conference that brought together leaders from across San Diego to discuss hepatitis A and the current outbreak in the region. Experts urged the public to take appropriate precautions – vaccinations for the most at-risk population and ensuring everyone washes their hands properly – to […]

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Fourth Death Reported in Continued Hepatitis A Outbreak

| 3:01 PM

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A fourth person has died as a result of the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego County that now totals 160 cases, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. One hundred and twenty people have been hospitalized during the outbreak. Public health investigators are continuing to evaluate cases, but thus far no common […]

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Third Hepatitis A Death Reported in County

| 1:53 PM

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A third person has died as a result of the hepatitis A outbreak in San Diego County, and as of May 1 the total case count has risen to 80, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. Sixty-six people have been hospitalized during the outbreak. Public health investigators are still evaluating cases; no […]