Flu Deaths Up; Officials Encourage Use of Antivirals
Feb. 4, 2015 | 11:51 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Ten more local influenza deaths were reported last week, bringing this season’s total to 29.
Stories by José A. Álvarez
Flu Deaths Ahead of Last Year’s Pace
Jan. 28, 2015 | 11:32 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of local influenza deaths reported to date this season is higher than it was at the same point last year.
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Board Moves to Implement Laura’s Law
Jan. 27, 2015 | 12:15 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to take steps toward implementing Laura’s Law.
Five More Influenza Deaths Reported in San Diego
Jan. 21, 2015 | 1:06 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Five more San Diegans died from complications from influenza, bringing the total to nine this season.
Two More Flu Deaths Reported in County
Jan. 14, 2015 | 1:10 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two more people died from complications due to influenza, bringing the total to four this flu season.
State Adopts County Guidelines to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
Jan. 12, 2015 | 12:48 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A strategy started locally to prevent prescription drug abuse by restricting painkiller use in emergency rooms is catching on across the state.
Season’s First Two Flu Deaths Reported in County
Jan. 7, 2015 | 2:06 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Two elderly women living in a local nursing home are the first influenza deaths reported this year.