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UC Davis Researchers Find Swine Flu In Elephant Seals Off California Coast

Swine flu has been detected in elephant seals off the Central California coast.

2013/05/16

A man receives a flu shot. (Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images)

Flu Claims Two More Lives In Santa Clara County

One died on January 11 and the other on January 13, said Dr. Marty Fenstersheib, health officer for the Santa Clara County Health Department, adding the men, both 58 years old, had other health issues that were exacerbated by influenza.

2013/02/01

A girl recieves a checkup for flu like symptoms. (Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Aggressive Flu Strain Now Widespread In California

California health officials say that the flu is now widespread throughout the state, and that one new death of person under 65 has been reported, bringing this season’s flu-related deaths to five people.

2013/01/18

(CBS)

2 Die From Flu In Sacramento Area

Health officials say there have been two flu deaths in the Sacramento area and influenza cases are increasing throughout the region.

2013/01/10

A man receives a flu shot. (Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images)

CDC Reporting High Levels Of Flu Across Much Of U.S.

The flu started early and the virus is spreading rapidly. In an update Friday, the Centers for Disease Control reports a high level of flu activity in 29 states and a moderate level in nine others. Health officials say it’s not too late to get vaccinated. We look at who should get the flu shot.

2013/01/04

A man receives a flu shot. (Mahmud Hams/AFP/Getty Images)

Flu Season Off To Earliest Start In 10 Years Say Health Officials

Health officials say flu season is off to its earliest start in nearly 10 years—and it could be a bad one.

2012/12/04

A maintenance worker at Saint Ignatius College Preparatory cleans the campus after nearly 200 students came down with the stomach flu on January 31, 2012. (CBS)

More Than 500 Sickened During Outbreak At San Francisco’s St. Ignatius Prep

Principal Patrick Ruff said Monday that the bug hit more than 500 students and 70 faculty and staff altogether.

2012/02/06

Bay Area Charity Trying To Help Overseas Troops Fight Off Flu

U.S. troops stationed in Afghanistan have been battling a stubborn foe in recent months, the common flu virus. Now, a charity that started in the Bay Area is facing hurdles trying to get equipment overseas to help ailing soldiers.

2011/09/22

(AP)

HealthWatch: Inhaler Claims To Fight Colds, Flu

Everyone hates getting sick. A new over-the-counter product is claiming to stop a cold or the flu before it starts.

KPIX 5–2011/03/08

Old Mill School in Mill Valley (CBS)

Mill Valley Kindergartner Dies After Flu Diagnosis

A 5-year-old Mill Valley kindergartner who had tested positive for the flu died Friday, Marin County health officials said.

CBS San Francisco–2011/03/07

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