STD Report Has Mixed News for San Diego
Jul. 28, 2014 | 8:00 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
There is good news and not so good news about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in San Diego.
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VIDEO: Preparing For An Anthrax Attack
Jul. 25, 2014 | 8:00 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
This drive-through could save your life in case of a biological attack.
Make an Online Date to Vaccinate
Jul. 23, 2014 | 2:54 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The Online Appointment System for vaccinations at the Chula Vista public health center was such a success, the County Health and Human Services Agency decided to use it at two additional clinics.
First Local Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2014 Reported
Jul. 21, 2014 | 3:18 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 43-year-old Santee man has the first confirmed local case of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2014, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported today. This is the first local human case since 2012.
TB Case Reported at La Mesa Middle School
Jul. 21, 2014 | 1:44 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A person at La Mesa Middle School recently started treatment for tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed others, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
Pertussis Cases Reach Nearly 900
Jul. 18, 2014 | 10:34 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Pertussis (whooping cough) cases in San Diego County number nearly 900 for the year according to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
Cat Tests Positive for Tularemia
Jul. 8, 2014 | 11:28 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A pet cat in North County has tested positive for tularemia and County officials are urging people to protect themselves and their pets.