Survey: San Diego Vaccination Rates Higher than State, Nation
Jul. 26, 2018 | 9:00 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
More parents in San Diego County are vaccinating their children compared to the state and the nation.
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San Diegans Urged to Take Precautions During Heat
Jul. 23, 2018 | 12:45 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Given the extreme heat the region will be experiencing this week, County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to take precautions to avoid heat-related illnesses. People should especially pay close attention to children, the elderly and pets.
Meningococcal Case Confirmed at Downtown Hostel
Jul. 17, 2018 | 3:16 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 24-year-old person who spent time at the USA Hostel in downtown San Diego has been diagnosed with meningococcal disease the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency reported today.
Credit: Pixabay 13 Ways to Make Sure Your Sunscreen is Protecting You
Jul. 17, 2018 | 9:38 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
It’s the middle of summer and there’s still plenty of time for outdoor activities in the region to enjoy the sunshine – as long as you protect yourself from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays with adequate sunscreen.
TB Case Reported at University of San Diego
Jul. 9, 2018 | 12:27 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is working with University of San Diego officials to notify people who were possibly exposed to tuberculosis at the school. The period of exposure was from March 28 to June 20. Free testing for students who have been identified as potentially exposed will take place on a […]
Potential Hepatitis A Exposure at Treatment Center
Jul. 6, 2018 | 2:00 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Residents at the Volunteers of America (VOA) Renaissance Treatment Center in National City during a specific time period may have been exposed to hepatitis A, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. HHSA recommends vaccination for anyone who was a resident at the facility at 2300 E. 7th Street, National City anytime from […]
County Officials Urge Caution in Excessive Heat
Jul. 5, 2018 | 3:26 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
County health officials are reminding the public to take precautions during extreme heat conditions on Friday to avoid heat-related illnesses and to pay extra attention to children, the elderly and pets. The National Weather Service in San Diego is issuing an excessive heat warning effective from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 6 […]