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Flu season usually starts up in October, and that's just around the corner. Health officials recommend getting flu shots as soon as they're available.

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State Government

Brown Signs Variety Of Bills

September 26, 2014 | Katie Orr

California lawmakers, interest groups and journalists are eagerly waiting to see which bills Governor Jerry Brown will sign as he attends to the hundreds that still sit on his desk.

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Health Care

Small Businesses Get New Health Insurance Options in Covered California

September 25, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

Covered California says small businesses may benefit from new health insurance offerings being introduced into the marketplace over the coming months.

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Environment

Smoke From King Fire Brings Air Pollution Advisories, Travel Warnings

September 22, 2014 | Ed Joyce

Smoke from the King Fire has prompted air quality advisories in northern California and western Nevada.

Health Care

Enterovirus Hospitalizes Children In Southern California

September 19, 2014 | Pauline Bartolone

A virus linked to severe respiratory illness in kids is circulating California.

Insight With Vicki Gonzalez

Infectious Disease Preparedness

September 18, 2014

In light of the Enterovirus D68 and ebola outbreaks, we talk with Dr. Dean Blumberg with UC Davis Children's hospital about preventing the spread of infection in children.

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