Yakima Officials Warn of Increasing RSV, Flu, COVID Risks in Fall
Health district officials say being vaccinated could help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses and serious complications for those most at risk.
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Flu Activity in Washington Classified as "Very High"
Do you get a flu shot?
Yakima Officials Urge Urgent Care Over ER for Non-Emergencies
When you're sick do you visit the hospital emergency room?
WA Dept of Health Introduces COVID, Flu ‘Kiosks’, Coming Soon
they are not out yet, but numerous health agencies have ordered them.
Mask Requirements Back at Multicare Yakima Memorial Hospital
Hospital officials say masks are now required in the hospital and certain areas are restricted because of the concern about respiratory infection or illnesses.
Get that Flu Shot? Docs Say It Could be a Deadly Year in WA
State officials say the 2022-2023 flu season was the deadliest in five years.
WA Flu Death Rates Deadliest in Five Years Says Health Department
During the 2022-23 flu season, the Washington State Department of Health says 262 residents died from the flu, ten times more than in 2021-22.
Why were flu rates so low the previous year?
The WA DOH says 257 adults and five children di...
Get That Flu Shot? Health Officials Say It’s Not Too Late
Since flu activity peaks between December and February, there is still time to be vaccinated.
How You Feeling Yakima? Flu and COVID Cases Rising
Health officials say Yakima County is currently seeing an increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths.
Yakima Sees First Flu Death as Cases Rise Statewide
You can find a flu shot at many locations in the community including grocery stores and pharmacies.