What's Going Around - August 21, 2012 - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8

What's Going Around - August 21, 2012

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Video Report By Barbara-Lee Edwards, Anchor - email

SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Whether it's the ocean or a local swimming pool, San Diegans have been taking the plunge in an effort to beat the heat delivered by our current weather.

But in the process, many are ending up with a side effect that has them heading to the doctor.

Barbara-Lee Edwards explains in this Health Alert video report.

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