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.
As we head into the winter months, doctors are bracing for what type of flu season will hit Central California.
Doctors in Fresno say now is the time to protect yourself from respiratory viruses.
The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to recommend annual flu vaccines but against flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal
We've seen cases of the flu heavily impacting local hospitals, urgent care clinics and also pharmacies.
People are still getting sick from the flu, and that includes here in Central California.