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Sixteen individuals and organizations were honored by the County today for their achievements in improving the health and well-being of San Diego residents and communities.
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The 32nd Annual County Employees Blood Drive and Marrow Registry kicked off with employees and the public answering the call for donations.
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Four new flu deaths were reported in San Diego County the week ending April 2.
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A San Diego boy died from influenza last week. This is the second pediatric death from the flu in the county this season.
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Thousands of college, high school and middle school students are or will soon be going on spring break, a time when underage drinking goes up.
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The first Zika virus case acquired through sexual transmission in San Diego was confirmed this week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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“Emergency room overuse is a national problem that is also occurring in San Diego County,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, County Public Health Officer. “There are a number of factors driving the congestion in emergency rooms, but the results may be longer wait times and overcrowding.”
