Flu Deaths Hit New High
Apr. 3, 2013 | 12:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Sixty San Diegans have died from complications related to the flu this season, surpassing the previous record.
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Tuberculosis Case Reported at Vista College
Apr. 2, 2013 | 4:26 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
An individual at Kaplan College in Vista was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported today. There is no indication of an exposure at the school’s other two San Diego County campuses.
Pertussis Immunizations, Booster Shots Protect Children
Mar. 27, 2013 | 11:39 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is reporting six new cases of pertussis at five school sites in the past week potentially exposing other students and staff.
Meningococcal Disease Case Reported at Porter Elementary
Mar. 22, 2013 | 5:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A staff member at Porter Elementary in the San Diego Unified School District has an infection caused by the meningococcal bacteria, according to officials with the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA).
Supervisors Direct Staff to Study “Laura’s Law”
Mar. 19, 2013 | 5:11 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County supervisors voted unanimously Wednesday to have County staff thoroughly study “Laura’s Law” to determine if the state law could improve the County’s ability to help people who suffer from severe mental health problems and their families.
Meningococcal Disease Death Reported in San Diego
Mar. 15, 2013 | 2:34 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A man died from meningococcal disease and a baby has recovered from it after a recent hospitalization the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.
Free Tax Preparation Ends April 15
Mar. 15, 2013 | 9:30 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Need your income taxes prepared? If you are low income, the County can do it for you for free.