Summer fun comes with increased risk of injury
As the June gloom lifts, San Diegans are heading outside— hitting beaches, hiking trails, and backyard barbeques. But along with the sunshine, summer also...
Spring for a break without measles
The number of measles cases in the United States continues to grow this year. While a large outbreak is centered in Texas and New...
Bird flu suspected in cat death
County Public Health officials are investigating a suspected case of bird flu (H5N1) in a house cat from East County.
Preliminary test results show the...
Flu vaccines still available
County public health officials are reminding everyone, particularly families with children and teenagers, that it is not too late to get the flu vaccine.
This...
Foundation preserves son’s memory
February is National Heart Month and to raise awareness about the 23,000 children and young adults lost each year to sudden cardiac arrest, Parent...
Peak flu season looms
If one thing is consistent from year to year, it’s flu season. Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is caused by a contagious respiratory...
Steps to protect your home against wildfires
As temperatures rise this summer, it’s important to consider safeguarding your property from wildfires.
Wildfires are the biggest hazard in San Diego County and people...
County aims to train one million people in CPR
At a press conference on Feb. 26, 2024, the County of San Diego Emergency Medical Services and the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health...
Public health urges public to stay up to date on shots
The County of San Diego has received the new updated COVID- 19 vaccine and joins the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the...
Sandbags
The National Weather Service Friday morning issued a Tropical Storm Watch for parts of Southern California, including San Diego County. Fire stations in unincorporated...
