Childhood Lead Poisoning is Preventable
Oct. 26, 2015 | 9:07 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Lead poisoning is a silent and sometimes deadly disease. It’s also one of the most common environmental illnesses in California children.
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Bat Found at Zoo Safari Park Tests Positive for Rabies
Oct. 23, 2015 | 2:58 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A bat found at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park earlier this month has tested positive for rabies, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is reporting.
West Nile Virus Deaths Increase to Four
Oct. 22, 2015 | 12:27 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
State testing has corroborated that two more San Diego County residents have died from West Nile virus, bringing the number of county residents killed by the virus this year to four.
Credit: Adobe County Officials Issue Scam Alert Targeting Seniors
Oct. 19, 2015 | 4:54 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
County officials are alerting the public about a group of scam artists known to be targeting elderly residents in the county, particularly seniors in the Hispanic community.
10 Things to Do for a Spooktakular Halloween
Oct. 16, 2015 | 9:54 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
For children, Halloween is all about spooktakular fun, but adults must take some precautions to make sure it stays that way.
West Nile Virus Update: Six More County Residents Test Positive
Oct. 15, 2015 | 9:58 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The state has confirmed that six more San Diego County residents have tested positive for the virus, bringing this year’s total to 17.
Event Promises Day of Learning for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Oct. 14, 2015 | 9:21 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
The County Health and Human Services Agency is sponsoring a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren forum to help people caring for a young family member.