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The CDC says this year’s flu season has been mild so far, possibly because more people are wearing masks and social distancing, but they worry we could still see a “twindemic,” where influenza and COVID-19 overwhelms our hospitals.

They couldn’t figure out why the flu hit her so hard, and even had to be put in a coma. Angie Crouch reports Nov. 12, 2020.

Flu vaccines offered to all students and their families

Los Angeles County residents can get free flu shots at county libraries this month and next, officials announced Monday. No appointment or insurance is required. “During these unprecedented times, the well-being of our staff and customers is always on our minds,” LA County Library Director Skye Patrick said. “Working with Public Health to make flu immunization clinics available to our…

Free flu shots will be offered Saturday at pop-up clinics at five YMCA branch locations as part of a campaign by the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, the National Hispanic Medical Association and Anthem Blue Cross to try to prevent influenza outbreaks. “We have seen first-hand the devastating effects COVID-19 has had on high-risk communities. Flu season presents another crisis…

California’s Health Secretary Mark Ghaly “sounding a bell” Friday to focus attention on trends showing that declines in COVID-19 drop have slowed and in some areas, including Los Angeles, spread is again on the rise.  In the past week, 23 states reported an increase in the number of COVID cases. Across the US, the total number of positive case...

The city of Long Beach will offer free flu shots at a pair of locations starting next month for people who don’t have insurance or whose health providers don’t offer the vaccinations.

Alas, flu season is impending and it’s more important than ever to protect our health. Dr. Ian Smith talks to us about why catching a combination of the flu and COVID is especially detrimental for lung health and what you can do to avoid it.