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The flu season has officially arrived early; officials urge vaccinations as soon as possible.
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The flu season has officially arrived early; officials urge vaccinations as soon as possible.

  • Pam Marino
  • Oct 15, 2026

There’s a saying about flu seasons, says Kristy Michie, an epidemiologist and assistant director of public health for the County of Monterey: …

The flu season has officially arrived early; officials urge vaccinations as soon as possible.
News

The flu season has officially arrived early; officials urge vaccinations as soon as possible.

  • Pam Marino
  • Oct 15, 2026

There’s a saying about flu seasons, says Kristy Michie, an epidemiologist and assistant director of public health for the County of Monterey: …

UPDATED: It's the start of flu season and free vaccination clinics are back.
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UPDATED: It's the start of flu season and free vaccination clinics are back.

  • Pam Marino
  • Sep 29, 2026

It is that time of year again, time to roll up sleeves and get an influenza vaccine to protect against serious illness and hospitalizations du…

The ‘super flu’ is here; local officials say vaccines are the best defense.
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The ‘super flu’ is here; local officials say vaccines are the best defense.

  • Pam Marino
  • Jan 22, 2026

“The most important thing we can do to protect ourselves from influenza, or the super flu, is to vaccinate…” 

The super flu has arrived in Monterey County. Vaccinate if you haven’t already.
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The super flu has arrived in Monterey County. Vaccinate if you haven’t already.

  • Pam Marino
  • Jan 16, 2026

Pam Marino here, with news that the “super flu” is officially here and actively spreading in California. The California Department of Public H…

Fall is here—that means it’s decorative gourd season and also flu shot season.
Opinion

Fall is here—that means it’s decorative gourd season and also flu shot season.

  • Sara Rubin
  • Oct 16, 2025

Have you gotten your flu shot yet, or made an appointment to do so? Sara Rubin here, pleased to say I’ve already checked that box (earlier tha…

No-cost flu clinics are being offered around Monterey County in October.
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No-cost flu clinics are being offered around Monterey County in October.

  • Pam Marino
  • Oct 3, 2024

Flu season is here once again, which means everyone six months old and up is eligible for a flu shot.

It’s flu season and there’s reason to be both concerned and prepared.
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It’s flu season and there’s reason to be both concerned and prepared.

  • Pam Marino
  • Sep 27, 2021

Last year was the flu season that wasn’t. After initial worries last fall that flu and Covid-19 would converge and overwhelm hospitals, the U.…

Free flu vaccines available now as hospitals gear up for another season.
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Free flu vaccines available now as hospitals gear up for another season.

  • Pam Marino
  • Nov 5, 2018

Last year’s flu season was fierce. Nationwide 185 children died between September 2017 and August 2018, according to the U.S. Centers for Dise…

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