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Actor Burt Reynolds Hospitalized With The Flu

Actor Burt Reynolds is in the intensive care unit of a Florida hospital, suffering from the flu.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/25

OC Doctor: Patients Still Testing Positive For Flu After Vaccination

Amid a sharp uptick in the number of patients being treated for flu-like symptoms, one Mission Viejo doctor said Friday he has seen several that were already vaccinated.

2013/01/25

Flu shot vaccines are being recommended for all Californians over 6 months old. (credit: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Flu Activity Widespread In Calif., 5 Deaths So Far

California health officials say flu activity is now widespread throughout the state as the death toll for people under 65 climbs.

2013/01/18

Flu Death Toll Reaches 5 As Virus Spreads Through California

California health officials say flu activity is now widespread throughout the state, and one new death in people under 65 has been reported, bringing this season’s death toll to five people.

2013/01/17

La Habra Man Becomes OC’s Second Flu-Related Casualty

A second person has died from the flu in Orange County.

2013/01/11

Public Urged To Get Vaccinated After Spike In LA County Flu Cases

An increase in emergency room visits for the flu has led Los Angeles Health officials to urge all residents to get vaccinated.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/01/09

Fountain Valley Man, 51, Becomes OC’s 1st Flu-Related Casualty

A 51-year-old man from Fountain Valley has become the first person in Orange County to die from influenza-related complications this season.

2012/12/31

Inventor Of Zicam Gets 3 Years Probation For Unapproved Bird Flu Remedy

The man who invented Zicam was sentenced Thursday to three years of probation for illegally marketing an unapproved drug he claimed could prevent and treat bird flu.

2012/04/26