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With summer travel beginning and people testing positive for COVID-19 at higher rates, County Public Health Services is advising people to test when they feel ill and get up to date on their vaccinations.
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Summer and even the fall months in San Diego County can bring extremely high temperatures that can be dangerous to people and pets. So, here are tips that can help keep you, your friends and loved ones safe!
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The County’s Drug Disposal Pilot Program has reached a milestone by distributing more than 1200 drug deactivating pouches.
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Go along with the County Vector Control team as they use a helicopter to keep mosquitoes under control, protecting the public from diseases the insects could carry including West Nile Virus.
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County public health officials are reporting seven new Mpox cases in May and June and encouraging vaccinations ahead of summer festivals and events.
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For parents who have children with physical disabilities, finding adaptive summer activities can be a challenge. This year, the County’s Medical Therapy Units have several specialized all-day events planned that are a perfect solution.
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San Diego County’s Public Health Officer, Dr. Wilma Wooten, is retiring after 23 years of service, the last 17 as the County’s lead doctor and public face of numerous media stories, none larger than the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
