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Sacramento County reports first flu death of the season, on FOX40(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento County Public Health reported the first influenza death of the season on Wednesday. According to SCPH, the person who died was a woman in her 50s with underlying medical conditions. The agency also said the woman was not vaccinated against the flu. Sacramento County Public Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu urged people
Also reported bySacramento Bee
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FluSacramento County Public Health announced Wednesday the county's first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season.
Sacramento County Public Health announced Wednesday the county's first flu-related death of the 2026-27 season. The woman was in her 50s, had underlying chronic medical conditions and was not vaccinated. County Public Health Officer Dr. Phuong Luu said "vaccination remains our best defense." If you haven't had your flu shot yet, we suggest booking one.
News Notes · Today’s editionSources: Sacramento Bee, FOX40