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County public health officials continue to encourage childhood and adolescent vaccinations recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).
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For the first time, the County’s public health lab today began routine in-house wastewater testing, with the results available on an online public dashboard.
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Holiday celebrations and seasonal events are in full swing, but for children with physical disabilities or chronic health challenges, participation is often difficult and limited. To help spread the joy of the holidays, the County’s Medical Therapy Units (MTU) host several winter special events for their clients each December, including a Holly Jolly Holiday Party.
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The holidays are often seen as a joyful time to relax, celebrate and spend time with loved ones. But for many people, this season can also bring stress, sadness and emotional challenges. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone. There are several reasons why the holidays can be particularly tough.
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County public health officials are urging residents to avoid foraging for, or eating, wild mushrooms as some could contain a dangerous toxin called amatoxin that causes severe liver damage and can even lead to death.
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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.
