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San Diego County Public Health is reaffirming its support of the current childhood vaccine schedule recommend by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), West Coast Health Alliance and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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The California Department of Public Health confirmed Wednesday that a San Diego County resident has Clade I mpox. County health officials say the patient likely contracted the virus while traveling internationally to an area where Clade I mpox is circulating.
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As summer families across San Diego County are enjoying more time outdoors, traveling or trying to beat the heat. But the While the season offers plenty of chances for fun, the warmer months also higher risk of preventable injuries.
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The hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, routinely provided to newborns since 1991, remains a safe and effective way of preventing serious illness of the liver. The incidence of pediatric HBV has decreased 99 percent since the introduction of the vaccine.
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County health officials are encouraging all eligible San Diegans to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of the holidays.
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County Public Health officials are encouraging vaccines for Hepatitis A and Mpox as cases for both rise in the region.
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The County is hosting two cost-free flu vaccine events in local communities and will provide up to 200 doses of flu vaccines each day. Anyone wanting to get immunized can walk in without an appointment and get a free flu shot.
