STIs

Sexually transmitted infections continue to fall in San Diego County

By Anita Lightfoot, County of San Diego Communications Office

March 2, 2026 (San Diego) - For the second consecutive year, San Diego County has reported a decline in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), a trend mirrored across California, according to newly released 2024 data from the California Department of Public Health.  


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