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1st flu-related death reported in San Francisco

  • Oct 7
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Experts say now is an ideal time to protect yourself from flu

  • Oct 5
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San Francisco records city's 1st flu-related death this season: SFDPH

  • Oct 2

FDA approves Moderna's mRNA seasonal flu vaccine

  • Aug 6

Flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio with at least 159 cases

  • Jun 18

Flu vaccine no longer mandated for US troops, Hegseth says

  • Apr 21

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

  • Mar 14

McConnell hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms'

  • Feb 4

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  • Oct 8
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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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Bay Area health expert urges flu vaccinations as cases soar

  • Feb 18, 2025
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  • Dec 29, 2024

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Health officials urge early flu shots after 1st flu-related death reported in SF

  • Oct 8
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San Francisco records city's 1st flu-related death this season

  • Oct 2
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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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Bay Area health expert urges flu vaccinations as cases soar

  • Feb 18, 2025
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Can our pets get bird flu? Here's how to protect them

  • Dec 29, 2024

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

The death occurred last month involving a child who had not received this year's flu shot, and county officials said they did not know if there were underlying health conditions in the case. It is the second flu-related death in San Mateo County this season.

  • Jan 8

Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows

Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, updated data from the CDC shows.

  • Jan 5

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

Hospitals in the Bay Area are reporting more "influenza-like illness," pointing to a mutation in the strain. Medical experts are recommending to still get vaccinated to prevent severe illness, especially those over 60 years old or young children, and ask your doctor about an antiviral medication.

  • Dec 31, 2025

New flu variant 'super' K linked to spike in cases amid holiday gatherings

This flu season seems to be getting worse by the day, according to health officials. The bulk of this year's cases are being linked to a new variant known as subclade K.

  • Dec 29, 2025

Nearly 5 million flu illnesses reported so far nationally, latest CDC data shows

New York City is seeing some of the highest levels in the country.

  • Dec 20, 2025