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Two new, unrelated cases of active tuberculosis that may have exposed others have been reported at Crawford High School and Steele Canyon High School, according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. “Symptoms of active TB include persistent cough, fever, night sweats and unexplained weight loss,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County […]
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Flu-related deaths and emergency department visits for flu symptoms rose in San Diego County last week, but lab-confirmed flu cases declined for the third week in a row, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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After four weeks with no new cases associated with the local hepatitis A outbreak reported, the San Diego County Board of Supervisors approved a motion Tuesday ending the local health emergency. The emergency was declared on Sept. 1 by the County public health officer to raise awareness of the outbreak. Today’s action does not mean […]
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The number of flu deaths reported in San Diego County reached a new high, while at the same time lab-confirmed cases went down again, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Another 46 local flu deaths were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to 91, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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The Feeling Fit Club is a free exercise program for those over 50 that makes it comfortable and easy to take the first step toward a healthy lifestyle, including more physical activity. The program is offered throughout the County via on-site and on-screen classes hosted by trained instructors. Seniors can attend in-person classes at dozens […]
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The County Health and Human Services Agency records all births in the region. Last year, a total of 43,942 babies were born in San Diego County: 22,488 boys and 21,454 girls. But what were parents naming them?
