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Fresno County continues to see high flu levels

Feb 11

Reaction from Valley health officials on CDC vaccine changes

Jan 6

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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

New flu strain causes worse symptoms, more hospitalizations

Nov 26, 2025

How to protect kids amid new subclade K flu strain

Nov 24, 2025

Flu shots may help protect people with heart conditions

Oct 15, 2025

Valley health experts urging protection from respiratory viruses

Oct 10, 2025

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Over the counter medicines in short supply amid start of flu season

Nov 17, 2022

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Local health officials say COVID safety measures helped lower flu cases

Jan 6, 2021

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1/3 parents to skip flu shot for their kids this year

Sep 28, 2020

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Merced health officials: Stay cautious of flu amid coronavirus concern

Feb 27, 2020

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North Valley hospital enforcing restrictions on visitors during flu season

Jan 14, 2020

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Mar 8, 2018

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How to protect yourself from the flu at Super Bowl parties

Feb 3, 2018

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How to protect yourself from the flu

Jan 15, 2018

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Health officials prepare for upcoming flu season in Central Valley

As we head into the winter months, doctors are bracing for what type of flu season will hit Central California.

Sep 23, 2025

Doctors urge vaccinations ahead of respiratory virus season

Doctors in Fresno say now is the time to protect yourself from respiratory viruses.

Sep 5, 2025

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CDC vaccine advisory panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee voted to recommend annual flu vaccines but against flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal

Jun 26, 2025

Valley pharmacies feeling increased need amid flu cases

We've seen cases of the flu heavily impacting local hospitals, urgent care clinics and also pharmacies.

Mar 12, 2025

Valley urgent cares feeling impact of increased flu cases

People are still getting sick from the flu, and that includes here in Central California.

Mar 5, 2025