Health
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Cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, continue to soar in San Diego County, putting the region on pace for the worst year for the disease since 2010 according to the County’s Health and Human Services Agency.
Health
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The percentage of local kindergarteners with a personal beliefs exemption has tripled in the last decade. What are the dangers of not getting vaccinated?
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Do you know what the five “R”s stand for? County departments and community partners joined together to celebrate Earth Day Tuesday to teach the public about sustainability.
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The County is taking West Nile Virus precautions, like spraying larvicide in mosquito breeding areas. Learn how you can also help “fight the bite.”
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Download the free “Fight the Bite!” app for your iOS or Android smartphone and help stop West Nile Virus in San Diego County.
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Just one bite from a small insect can cause death. The County has a new app to monitor mosquito breeding sources to avoid West Nile Virus cases.
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Three social workers are being recognized for changing the stigma associated with mental illness and for advocating for improved mental health care in San Diego.