County Distributing More Than 700 Vials Of Mpox Vaccine
Aug. 22, 2022 | 5:56 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County of San Diego is distributing 705 vials of Mpox (monkeypox) vaccine this week to healthcare providers around the region.
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Novavax Offers More Traditional COVID-19 Vaccine Option
Aug. 18, 2022 | 4:01 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diegans now have a more traditional option when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines. The protein-based Novavax COVID-19 vaccine is widely available across the region.
Board Paves Way for New Investments into Mental Health Resources
Aug. 16, 2022 | 4:51 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The County Board of Supervisors today voted unanimously to accept two grants that will allow the County to make significant investments into behavioral health services.
COVID-19 Treatment, Novavax Vaccine Available in San Diego
Aug. 11, 2022 | 4:48 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Antiviral pills and monoclonal antibodies should be given within days after the onset of symptoms to be effective.
All San Diego Emergency Departments Now Officially Senior-friendly
Aug. 11, 2022 | 4:31 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Officials from the County’s Health and Human Services Agency, local hospitals and healthcare agencies gathered Thursday to celebrate the county becoming the first in the nation to earn a regionwide “senior-friendly” emergency department accreditation for all 18 of its hospitals.
County opens first Safe Parking Site for Homeless in East County
Aug. 10, 2022 | 6:08 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A new overnight option has opened for people experiencing homelessness in East County. The safe parking lot is designed to help persons experiencing homelessness who have cars but no place to safely park them at night.
County To Host Virtual Monkeypox Townhall
Aug. 9, 2022 | 11:25 AMReading Time: < 1 minute
San Diegans are invited to learn about monkeypox, the risks, and the County’s response to the local health emergency at a virtual monkeypox townhall from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 11.