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Every parent of a young child knows about the Poison Control Hotline. But did you know it serves more than just frantic parents looking for information to help their children in crisis.
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More than 42,000 7th-12th graders across the county still need to provide proof they have received the pertussis booster shot or get vaccinated against the disease.
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Two rodents trapped during routine monitoring last week in Chula Vista have tested positive for the potentially-deadly hantavirus.
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Every year an unfortunate number of San Diego County children die of accidental drowning. For every child who dies from drowning, another four receive emergency department care for injuries resulting from near-fatal drowning. Remember to supervise children around water, be it pools, the beach, or bathtubs.
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There will be less free flu vaccine available for low-income adults in the region, but County health officials expect there to be plenty of vaccine for all persons who want it.
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The County is launching a campaign to get people talking about their mental well-being, in hopes of saving lives.
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The County is launching a campaign to get people talking about their mental well-being, in hopes of saving lives.