California, flu and virus seasons

More than 900 Californians have died from the flu so far this season amid low vaccine rates, state says
Of the 900 Californians who have succumbed to influenza this season, 15 were children, according to state public health data.
More people are currently dying from the flu in California than from Covid
More people are currently dying from the flu in California than from Covid - Flu across the U.S. is at moderate to very high levels this year
More than 900 Californians, including 15 children, have died from the flu this season
Over 900 people have died from influenza since the beginning of October in California, more than have died at this point in any of the last six respiratory virus seasons, according to a report
Flu deaths surpass COVID deaths in California for the first time since the start of the pandemic
During the first years of the COVID pandemic, elevated precautions mostly suppressed the perennial flu outbreaks that typically kill between 10,000 and 50,000 people annually in the United States.
Flu Trumps COVID Deaths for First Time in Years
Since October 2024, the CDC estimates that the flu has killed at least 16,000 people so far this season, while COVID-19's mortality has declined over the years due to vaccination
Flu is killing more people than COVID in California, health officials say. What’s going on?
More people are dying from the flu in California than from COVID-19, according to the California Department of Public Health. The state is experiencing an unusually high number of influenza cases during the 2024-2025 respiratory season,
Flu Map Shows US Rates as California Hit Hard
California is one of the states hit especially hard by this year's brutal flu season, with more than 900 deaths due to the ...
Flu cases spike in SLO County. What’s behind the worst influenza season in years?
According to county data, influenza test rates have been surging since mid-December and peaked on Feb. 8 when 38% of Influenza A tests came back positive. In comparison, SLO Count ...
California is at the center of the country’s egg mess. Here’s why and what’s coming
The price of a dozen eggs has nearly doubled since last year and hit a record high in January. An outbreak of avian influenza ...
Northern California doctors hope warmer weather will help stem worst flu season in years
February is turning into a busy month for healthcare workers treating people who are sick. "It's a bad flu and there's a lot ...
California egg prices at record high as bird flu decimates farms. Relief months away
In California, eggs are more expensive due to a combination of factors including higher production costs, bird flu and the ...
What is a fever? When to visit the doctor and more.
What is a fever and what should I do if I get one? Get answers to common questions on the condition that impacts everyone ...
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Canada stocks avian flu vaccine as H5N1 found in U.S. rats
For the first time, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed the presence of H5N1 avian influenza in rats, raising ...
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What climate change means for bird flu — and the soaring price of eggs
Extreme weather is shifting the migratory patterns of birds, increasing the chances of deadly avian flu outbreaks on farms.
Keeping Lakeside egg ranch flu free takes constant vigilance. Would a vaccine help?
Three years into a nationwide avian influenza outbreak that has forced millions of egg-laying birds to be killed after ...