
Thomas Fudge
Science and Technology ReporterA journalist with 30 years of experience, Tom covers science and technology stories for KPBS' platforms. He joined KPBS in 1998 to cover San Diego issues related to growth, transportation, and development. He previously served as host of These Days (now KPBS Midday Edition) and as a news editor. Tom began his broadcasting career in 1988 at WSUI Radio in Iowa City as a reporter and newscaster. He then spent five years at Minnesota Public Radio (MPR) where he worked as a reporter. Following his departure from MPR, Tom was a freelance journalist, working for Twin Cities Public Television, WCCO Radio, and a variety of regional and national newspapers and magazines. He has received recognition for his outstanding work in hosting and public affairs reporting from the Unity Awards, the Northwest Broadcast News Association, and the San Diego chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
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Many school districts in San Diego County are making plans to deliver swine flu vaccinations for local children.
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San Diego county health officials today reported another death linked to swine flu. The latest fatality was a 5-year-old girl with no underlying medical conditions. Meanwhile, most San Diego health care providers are still waiting for their shipments of H1N1 vaccine.
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An outbreak of swine flu caused a large number of sixth graders to miss school last week in the Poway Unified School District.
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Scripps Health has begun performing genetic tests on heart patients to decide what drugs they should receive.
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The San Diego biotech says phase-three trials of its topical pain rub show it could be a safer alternative to pain pills like Tylenol and ibuprofen.
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San Diego county today gave patients their first doses of swine flu vaccine, in the form of a nasal mist. The vaccinations are being given to a select group of people.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom threw his support behind San Diego's Measure D Thursday.
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Construction began Thursday near Poway on the first leg of a 10,000-mile-long broadband network.
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