California Officials Report Another Flu-Related Death
Last week, the California Department of Public Health reported the first two influenza-related deaths of the flu season. Officials said a non-elderly adult in Santa Clara County and an infant in Stanislaus County have died from the illness. Officials are urging vaccination for children at least six months old and anyone who is in contact with infants who are too young to be vaccinated.
- "2 Flu-Related Deaths Reported in California This Week" (AP/Sacramento Bee, 11/7).
- "Stanislaus County Infant Dies of Flu; State Officials Urge Vaccination" (Gordon, "L.A. Now," Los Angeles Times, 11/6).