Low-Income Communities Hit Hardest By InfluenzaMarch 4, 2014Povery-striken, densely packed neighborhoods in the Sacramento region were hit hardest by this year's flu, according to a newspaper analysis.
Flu-Related Deaths In Calif. Now At 278February 21, 2014The number of flu-related deaths has increased again in California -- by 35 in the past week -- bringing the total number of deaths to 278 this season.
As Number Of Flu Deaths Rise, Locals Line Up For VaccinesFebruary 10, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia is reporting almost twice the number of flu-related deaths as last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Fifth Person Dies Of H1N1 In Sacramento CountyJanuary 10, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe County Department of Health and Human Services says the most recent victim was a 53-year-old man who died at home.
California Health Officials Say Deadly Flu Virus SpreadingJanuary 10, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia health officials are reporting the rate of illness from influenza is higher than normal for this time of year, with a more dangerous form of the virus leading the way. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Flu Cases Expected To Increase SignificantlyJanuary 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health officials say the flu is widespread, and they expect incidence of the illness to increase significantly over the next few weeks, but that’s not unusual for this time of year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
New Flu Shot Debuts In CaliforniaJanuary 6, 2014 | Bob MoffittMost people will receive a flu shot to immunize them against three different types of flu. But, there's a new vaccine that covers four strains. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
First Flu Death Of The Year In Sacramento CountyJanuary 3, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento County Division of Public Health says a 61-year-old woman has died from the H1N1 flu virus.