Infant Deaths in San Diego Decline
Jan. 16, 2014 | 9:45 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego babies are getting to celebrate their first birthday at a higher rate than ever before.
Health
New Pertussis Cases Reported
Jan. 16, 2014 | 8:37 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Six new cases of pertussis that may have exposed others in the county to the disease have been reported to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency. Details of the new cases are listed below.
Six New Flu Deaths Reported in Region
Jan. 15, 2014 | 11:51 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Seven flu-related deaths have been reported locally this season and all tested positive for Pandemic H1N1.
STD Rates Climb in San Diego
Jan. 13, 2014 | 8:13 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Rates of sexually transmitted diseases continued to increase in 2012, and San Diego is outpacing the nation overall.
Pertussis Continues at High Rates
Jan. 8, 2014 | 12:14 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Nine new cases of pertussis in local schools and daycares have been reported to the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency.
First Flu Death of Season Reported in San Diego
Jan. 8, 2014 | 11:51 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 51-year-old man, who tested positive for Influenza A, died on Jan. 2 from complications due to the virus.
TB Case Reported at Mid-City Campus
Jan. 7, 2014 | 8:49 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
A person at San Diego Continuing Education’s Mid-City Campus was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today.