Local Teen Dies from Influenza
Mar. 23, 2016 | 12:19 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 16-year-old girl who died from the flu is one of nine influenza deaths reported locally last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Most San Diegans Improperly Dispose of Expired or Unwanted Medication
Mar. 23, 2016 | 11:36 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new survey shows San Diegans are concerned about environmental impacts of disposing their unwanted or expired medications, but 75 percent of residents still improperly flush and dump them.
Flu Deaths Now at 41, Season May Have Peaked
Mar. 16, 2016 | 11:51 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of local influenza deaths is up, yet cases are significantly down.
9 Ways to Go Healthy When Eating Out
Mar. 15, 2016 | 9:20 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
We love eating out. Here are some tips on how to stick to a healthy eating plan while enjoying a meal out.
Three More Mumps Cases Reported at USD
Mar. 14, 2016 | 12:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Three more undergraduate students at the University of San Diego have been diagnosed with mumps, bringing to five the total number of cases at the school according to the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency.
Mumps Cases Reported at University of San Diego
Mar. 11, 2016 | 11:32 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two undergraduate students at the University of San Diego (USD) have been diagnosed with mumps, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today.
11 New Flu Deaths Reported
Mar. 9, 2016 | 10:53 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
There is mixed news on the local flu front. Eleven new influenza deaths were reported in the region, but the number of flu cases declined.