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The County plans to conduct ultra-low volume, truck-mounted, pesticide spray treatments in the Rolando area this week to protect the public by reducing mosquito populations to keep them from potentially spreading West Nile virus.
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Mosquitoes collected in routine monitoring in a mid-city region of San Diego have tested positive for West Nile virus—prompting County environmental health officials to remind people to protect themselves from mosquitoes that can transmit the virus.
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High school students from around San Diego County are spending this week in a classroom with some of the County’s dedicated public health professionals.
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It is National Nurses Week, and the County wants to thank all nurses, including the nearly 500 public health nurses, for the excellent care they provide to San Diego County residents every day.
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County public health officials are investigating an outbreak of salmonella linked to dining at Aladdin Mediterranean Café in the Clairemont area of San Diego.
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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working with St. Michael’s Catholic Church in the Paradise Hills area of San Diego to notify church members and visitors potentially exposed late last year to tuberculosis (TB).
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A popular summer camp for local high school students who want to learn more about public health is accepting applications. Public Health Advocate Camp gives students access to public health professionals and practical experience at no cost.