What’s the prognosis for bird flu in 2026?

In January 2025, the flu took that Louisiana patient’s life. The individual was older than 65, had preexisting health ...
Tahoe Daily Tribune.com

California issues respiratory virus immunization guidance

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is announcing official immunization recommendations in accordance with West Coast Health Alliance partners Oregon, Washington and ...
Los Angeles Times

Foreign outbreaks, lower vaccination rates are troubling signs for California’s coming flu season

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Health officials warn this year’s flu season could be severe, with early outbreaks already hitting epidemic levels ...
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Will new type of mpox virus spread beyond California? Many at-risk people aren’t vaccinated.

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeat’s free national newsletter here. As California health officials investigate an outbreak of a more severe type of mpox virus, federal data ...
Sacramento Bee

First human West Nile virus infection confirmed in Northern California

Butte County confirmed Northern California’s first human West Nile case of 2025. This marks the 15th statewide infection, with one fatality reported so far. Officials urge mosquito bite prevention as ...