2 Reasons Why H1N1 Sickens Young People
Feb. 7, 2014 | 10:28 AMReading Time: 3 minutes
Pandemic H1N1 is the primary flu virus circulating this season in San Diego and many more people are landing in the hospital.
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Recent Rain May Raise Bacteria Levels in Ocean, Bay
Feb. 7, 2014 | 10:04 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
While the recent winter rain has certainly been a welcome in the middle of California’s drought, the Department of Environmental Health warned the water runoff could raise levels of bacteria in ocean and bay waters.
New Pertussis Cases Reported
Feb. 5, 2014 | 2:13 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting new cases of pertussis last week at 11 locations where others may have been exposed to the disease.
27-Year-Old Among Latest Flu Victims
Feb. 5, 2014 | 12:43 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 27-year-old woman died because of Pandemic H1N1 and is the youngest flu victim reported in the county.
TB Case Reported at Palomar High School
Feb. 5, 2014 | 8:44 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person at Palomar High School was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.
VIDEO: Meth Kills in Bigger Numbers
Feb. 4, 2014 | 4:10 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The latest Methamphetamine Report Card shows some setbacks and some successes. Overall, meth continues to be a problem in San Diego County.
Meth Deaths Up Dramatically In County
Feb. 4, 2014 | 1:40 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
The latest Methamphetamine Report Card shows some setbacks and some successes. Overall, meth continues to be a problem in San Diego County.