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County Reports Three Non-Connected TB Exposures

| 2:54 PM

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The County’s Tuberculosis Control Program is working in close collaboration with the University of California San Diego, Sweetwater Union High School District and the San Diego County Sheriff’s Office to notify people who have been potentially exposed to tuberculosis (TB) in unrelated potential exposures at different sites during different time periods. 

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Resource Events Bring County Services to You

| 11:14 AM

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The County of San Diego is committed to removing barriers and making support services accessible to everyone, especially at-risk populations. Community Pop-up Resource Events are proving to be very effective in bringing support directly to the people who are eligible.

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County to Hand Spray for Mosquitoes in Mt. Hope Area

| 2:19 PM

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County Vector Control crews plan to hand-spray a neighborhood in the Mt. Hope area this week to keep mosquitoes from potentially spreading the dengue virus after mosquitoes were found near a person who contracted dengue outside the U.S.  

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County Empowers Teens to Become Public Health Advocates

| 8:03 AM

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County Public Health Services is teaming up with the San Diego County Office of Education to host the second annual Public Health Advocate Camp for high school students.

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County Public Health Recommends Testing for COVID After Rise in Cases

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With summer travel beginning and people testing positive for COVID-19 at higher rates, County Public Health Services is advising people to test when they feel ill and get up to date on their vaccinations.

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The Heat is On, Here are Tips on How to Protect Yourself

| 9:46 AM

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Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. So, here are tips that can help keep you, your friends and loved ones safe!