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Influenza

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)

First Bay Area Flu-Related Death Reported In Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County health officials announced on Thursday the first known Bay Area flu-related death of the season.

2013/01/17

(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)

Bay Area Health Care Worker Mandate: Get Flu Shot Or Wear Mask

Thousands of Bay Area health care workers are under orders to get a flu shot vaccination or wear a mask at work this flu season.

2012/09/18

Flu Vaccination (AP)

East Bay Doctor Dishes Out Flu Warning In Song

A physician with the Contra Costa County Health Services – and part-time musician – has come up with a unique way to tell health care workers of the importance of getting a flu shot.

KCBS–2010/10/07

APOTHEKE GRIPPEERKRANKUNGEN

Healthcare Providers Stock Up for Flu Season

The peak of flu season is still weeks away, though the latest vaccines are already being distributed.

KCBS–2010/09/20

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