What's Going Around - August 28, 2012 - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8

What's Going Around - August 28, 2012

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SAN DIEGO (CBS 8) - Health issues affecting children are really back on the radar this week, as the youngest members of our households head back to school.

The classroom is a great breeding ground for germs, so a reminder to parents about getting your little ones to wash their hands.

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

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