Local Flu Season Worsening
Feb. 10, 2016 | 10:53 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The flu season may have started off slowly this year, but the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases reported in the region increased again last week.
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How to Stop San Diego’s Number 2 Killer
Feb. 9, 2016 | 9:59 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
It is the leading cause of death in the nation, but not in San Diego.
VIDEO: Blood Pressure Checks Urged for All
Feb. 5, 2016 | 6:12 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Community partners from around the county, nation, and Mexico are again teaming up to encourage us to check our blood pressure.
150K San Diego Adolescents Lack Recommended Vaccines
Feb. 5, 2016 | 10:13 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
February 7-13 is Preteen Vaccine Week and the County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging parents to get their adolescent children vaccinated.
Preventing Diabetes Leaves a Sweet Taste
Feb. 5, 2016 | 8:47 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Elvie Eggleston is thisclose to tasting a Sweet Victory.
San Diegan Dies from H1N1 Flu
Feb. 3, 2016 | 11:31 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 62-year-old, healthy man is the first person under the age of 65 to die from influenza in the San Diego region this season.
TB Case Reported at San Diego Mesa College
Feb. 2, 2016 | 11:24 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person at San Diego Mesa College was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis and may have exposed others.