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The number of influenza deaths in San Diego rose to 341 after two new deaths were reported last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Sixty percent of San Diegans have used permanent disposal boxes or take back days to get rid of their unwanted prescription drugs.
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If you were among the San Diego County residents to receive a hepatitis A vaccine before the end of October 2017, it’s time for your second dose of vaccine. Anyone wanting that second dose – or a first one – can attend a free vaccination event being held at the Old Town Visitor Center, 2415 […]
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Three more cases of wound botulism in people who injected black tar heroin have been reported in San Diego County, bringing the total to six in the past month, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency announced today. Five of the cases are men and have been confirmed with botulism by the California […]
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Two studies released today show an increasing economic and physical toll of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia on San Diego County families and the region’s health care economy. The pair of studies, produced by the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, say the San Diego County region can expect the cost to provide care for those […]
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While influenza activity continued to decrease in San Diego, another six flu deaths were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to 339, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Project MOST began as a pilot project in the Mid-City and southeastern regions of the City of San Diego in 2015 and was expanded countywide at the beginning of this year.