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Children 6 months to four years old are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine and hundreds of local parents jumped at the opportunity to be first in line. Loaded with blankets, toys and promises of sweet treats, parents filed into Rady Children’s vaccine clinic for the COVID protection they have been anxiously awaiting.
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COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters help to prevent severe illness and hospitalization, especially in older adults over the age of 50. However, thousands of older San Diegans have yet to receive all the recommended doses and boosters.
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Flu cases continued to decline in the region during the past week, with 147 new cases being recorded, the County Health and Human Services Agency reported Wednesday.
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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has identified an additional probable case of hMPXV, also known as human monkeypox, bringing the total probable case count in the region to three.
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San Diego County children under 5 will soon be able to get vaccinated at their pediatrician’s office, community clinics and some retail pharmacies.
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The County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency has identified two probable cases of monkeypox, that must be verified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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On this World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the County of San Diego Aging & Independence Services is asking San Diegans to be on the lookout for signs of elder abuse.