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County Launches Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report

| 6:12 PM

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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency is introducing a new combined Respiratory Virus Surveillance Report that will provide San Diegans with a detailed snapshot of common respiratory illness activity in the region on a weekly basis.

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Rapid and Early Start to Flu Season Prompts Calls for Increased Caution

| 12:45 PM

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Flu season has arrived and County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of influenza, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their family members.

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VIDEO: County and Tri-City Healthcare Break Ground on New Psychiatric Facility in North County

| 5:26 PM

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The County and Tri-City Healthcare celebrated the groundbreaking today of the new Tri-City Psychiatric Health Facility in Oceanside. Located at the western edge of the Tri-City Medical Center campus, the new 13,560 square foot, 16-bed facility will provide psychiatric inpatient care to address the region’s need for behavioral health services.

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County Public Health Officials Renew Call For Vaccinations Against COVID-19

| 5:00 PM

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County public health officials are renewing their call for San Diegans to get vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 as the colder months are upon us. Respiratory illnesses historically increase during fall and winter as many people move activities and gatherings indoors.

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Tuberculosis Case Reported at Learn4Life Workforce Innovation High School

| 2:49 PM

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A person at Learn4Life Workforce Innovation High School in Lemon Grove was recently diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) and may have exposed students and staff, the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) announced today.

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Get Vaccinated Ahead of Holiday Gatherings

| 6:34 PM

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With the holidays right around the corner, San Diegans are reminded to schedule their COVID-19 booster and flu vaccines as soon as possible to prevent the spread of illness during upcoming seasonal gatherings.