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California flu season could see early, sharp start due to mutation

California flu season could see early, sharp start due to mutation

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California could see an early start to the annual flu season as a combination of low vaccination rates and late ...

L.A. County’s first flu death confirmed; season could be severe

L.A. County’s first flu death confirmed; season could be severe

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Los Angeles County has seen its first flu death in a season that health officials have warned could be severe. ...

Washington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu

Washington state resident dies of new H5N5 form of bird flu

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The first person infected with H5N5 bird flu has died, according to Washington health officials. The man, who lived in ...

Investigation into sickened babies continues after rare California program ID’s botulism

Investigation into sickened babies continues after rare California program ID’s botulism

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Health officials are warning parents to avoid using infant formula linked to a nationwide botulism outbreak. As of November 10, ...

Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, sweeps across U.S.

Wave of RSV, particularly dangerous for babies, sweeps across U.S.

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A wave of highly contagious respiratory syncytial virus is spreading across the United States, sending more babies and toddlers into ...

2 cases of possibly more severe mpox strain is confirmed in L.A. County

2 cases of possibly more severe mpox strain is confirmed in L.A. County

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Two cases of the potentially more severe MPox strain were confirmed this week in Los Angeles County. This particular type ...