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Flu Cases Tick Up, But Still Down Significantly From Last Year

| 2:03 PM

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There was an uptick in the number of flu cases reported in San Diego County last week, but the number is within expected levels and total cases are still down significantly from last year at this time. Cases nearly doubled to 113 for the week, compared to 59 reported in the previous week. But that […]

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Tuberculosis Case Reported at Southwestern College

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The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is working with Southwestern College officials to notify people who were possibly exposed to tuberculosis.  The period of exposure is from August 20, 2018 to November 8, 2018. The college will provide no-cost testing to identified students, faculty and staff starting from December 3 to […]

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Local Flu Cases Behind Last Year’s Pace

| 9:22 AM

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Even though fewer flu cases are being reported this season compared to last, the County Health and Human Services Agency is reminding San Diegans to get vaccinated to avoid getting sick. A total of 189 lab-confirmed flu cases have been reported this season, less than half the 441 cases that had been reported at the […]

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Your Donation Can Bring Holiday Happiness to Vulnerable and At-Risk County Residents

| 2:28 PM

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It could be something as simple as tossing a few extra tubes of toothpaste in your shopping cart. Or maybe you just click twice and add an extra sweatshirt to your online order. But that simple gesture could help bring smiles and joy to those less fortunate this holiday season and throughout the year ahead. […]