San Diego County issued beach advisories for Silver Strand and other locations due to high bacteria levels, with health officials urging the public to avoid water contact in affected areas.

A dead crow in San Diego tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting health officials to urge the public to eliminate standing water and follow other preventive guidelines.

September is National Recovery Month, and San Diego County's BHS encourages community participation to support those in mental health and addiction recovery.

San Diego County received a $425,000 grant from the CDC to enhance disease forecasting and preparedness, building upon last year's funding, and will collaborate with UCSD and other institutions.

San Diego County is addressing a TB resurgence by notifying individuals of potential exposures at UC San Diego, Chula Vista High School, and East Mesa Reentry Facility.

San Diego County is enhancing its health-focused response to the Tijuana River Valley pollution crisis, including an agreement with the CDC for a community health assessment.

The study links California's Valley fever cases to climate fluctuations, suggesting drought may affect its seasonal patterns and increase risks for outdoor workers.

A 13-month-old unvaccinated infant has contracted measles after international travel, exposing the public at two health care facilities. County officials are contacting potentially exposed individuals.

Authorities are combating the fentanyl crisis by expanding outreach with naloxone and fentanyl test strips distribution. Over 28,000 naloxone kits were given out in 2023, and vending machines have been deployed to make the antidote more accessible.

San Diego County highlighted the success of its Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRT) initiated in 2021, which respond to mental health crises and have answered over 13,000 calls. The MCRT aims to make behavioral healthcare readily accessible.

Research links warm waters in San Diego Bay to a herpes virus outbreak in Pacific oysters, causing high mortality rates, with guidelines set to limit temperatures for oyster farming.

A confirmed TB case at Mount Miguel High School has prompted health officials to test potentially exposed individuals.

County health officials encourage updated vaccinations for kids before the upcoming school year, highlighting the HPV vaccine and noting August as National Immunization Awareness Month.