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Child dies from flu in San Mateo County, health officials say

Jan 8

Health officials detail why new flu variant can lead to severe illness

Dec 31, 2025

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Flu vaccines didn't work that well in the US, officials find

As the U.S. flu season winds down, health officials say the flu vaccine didn't work very well, with one of its worst effectiveness rates in more than a decade.

Mar 14

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported: CDC

Dec 20, 2025

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Flu concerns grow in US as UK cases rise

Dec 8, 2025

How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain

Nov 24, 2025

What to know about seasonal vaccines

Oct 17, 2025

Bay Area health officials jointly recommend flu, COVID vaccines

Oct 16, 2025

CA moves to protect vaccine information, accessibility

Sep 19, 2025

Latest Videos

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Child dies from flu in San Mateo County, health officials say

Jan 8

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Health officials explain why 'Super K' flu variant can lead to severe illness

Dec 31, 2025

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Flu concerns grow in US as UK sees more cases among kids

Dec 8, 2025

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Bay Area health officials recommend flu, COVID shots despite CDC dropping universal recommendations

Oct 16, 2025

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CA moves to protect vaccine information, accessibility

Sep 19, 2025

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Bay Area health expert urges flu vaccinations as cases soar

Feb 18, 2025

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Here's a guide to vaccinating before the holidays

Nov 13, 2024

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CDC predicts slightly better cold and flu season this winter

Aug 23, 2024

Latest Stories

Bay Area health expert urges flu vaccinations as hospitalizations, deaths soar

You may have noticed the sniffles, the sneezing, and a lot of people calling out sick. Health leaders in the Bay Area are raising the alarm about the flu as the season hasn't even peaked, yet.

Feb 18, 2025

Here's when to get vaccinated for best protection against COVID, flu, RSV for holidays

The holidays are fast approaching along with cooler weather and various respiratory illnesses. Here's when to get your vaccinations by to be best protected.