Read more about the article How to spot the flu during the COVID-19 pandemic
Medical Assistant Hugo Vela gives a flu shot at Henry Mayo Newhall Urgent Care in Valencia. Dan Watson/The Signal

How to spot the flu during the COVID-19 pandemic

As flu season approaches in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, now there’s an extra concern for the public and health officials — the possibility of a “twindemic.” Now, add…

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Read more about the article ‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu
Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses. Metro Creative.

‘Tis the season: the cold vs. the flu

Influenza, or flu, and the common cold are both viral infections that are virtually similar, but are ultimately caused by different viruses.  The severity of symptoms, treatment options and prevention…

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Read more about the article Free flu shots offered at Veteran Center
The Veteran Center in Newhall currently has a food pantry, computers, library and resource table. Emily Alvarenga/The Signal

Free flu shots offered at Veteran Center

The Santa Clarita Veteran Services Collaborative is partnering with Heritage Sierra Medical Group of Santa Clarita to give out free flu vaccinations to veterans, active military and their families on…

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Read more about the article Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital sees patient increase due to flu outbreak
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Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital sees patient increase due to flu outbreak

An intense, late-season outbreak of the flu has put the number of patients treated at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital at about 25 percent higher than normal levels, and health officials…

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