Three flu deaths in Los Angeles County and another in Orange County have health officials singing from the "get your flu shot" songbook once again, according to CBS Los Angeles. In addition to the recent deaths, 10 people under the age of 65 (5 are children) have been recently hospitalized in intensive care for severe flu cases. Health officials are letting area residents know that it's "not too late to get vaccinated." You can Find a Flu Shot in your area if you're so inclined. more ›

Data for the first few days of 2011 released by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health today reveals that at least three people have died in the past two weeks from the flu. "In an average flu season, which lasts from fall to late spring, flu claims an estimated 1,000 deaths in LA County." more ›

The first batches of H1N1 flu vaccine are expected to arrive next week to clinics and doctor's offices, the LA County Department of Public Health announced today. By the end of the month, most doctors and healthcare providers will have some doses available. Those who fall within defined "priority groups" should contact their doctor about receiving the FluMist nasal spray of the H1N1 vaccine, officials said. Priority is given to young people (in good health) aged two to 24 years of age, healthcare and emergency service workers and people who live with or care for infants less than six months of age. more ›

Now that it’s November and the fall is officially here LA-style (the rain this past weekend totally counts), we feel that it’s our ScientIST duty to gently put aside the upcoming holiday season to focus on YOU. To that end, we hope you’ll join us each Monday this month to discover ways to keep you healthy and sane through butter-laden pecan pies, overbearing relatives, and the seasonal flu. more ›