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The joy of the holidays came early for 125 foster youth and families who received a free refurbished laptop this month during an annual laptop giveaway event. For the 24th year in a row, the County of San Diego and the Futures Foundation teamed up to provide foster youth with laptops that will help them keep pace in a technology driven world and support their educational needs.
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The hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccine, routinely provided to newborns since 1991, remains a safe and effective way of preventing serious illness of the liver. The incidence of pediatric HBV has decreased 99 percent since the introduction of the vaccine.
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The County of San Diego announced today that it has received a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to support its Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Program.
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County health officials are issuing a second reminder about a nationwide outbreak of infant botulism linked to ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula.
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Foster youth are more likely to struggle academically and underperform in school than students outside of the foster system. The average high school student in San Diego County has a graduation rate of 87 percent, compared to 48 percent for foster youth. To help change those outcomes, the Fostering Academic Success in Education (FASE) program was […]
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San Diego County Public Health Services, in conjunction with leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups, has posted guidance on its immunization website that vaccines are not linked to autism.
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In recognition of National Public Health Thank You Day, the County is expressing gratitude to the professionals who work to prevent diseases, promote health and keep our communities safe.
