FRESNO COUNTY — The Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) has reported two influenza-related fatalities among seniors for the 2024-2025 flu season, prompting health officials to stress the importance of vaccinations. The deceased, both over the age of 65, represent the first recorded influenza-associated deaths in Fresno County this flu season. Nationwide & Statewide Statistics Nationally, influenza has been ...

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITIES — California Poison Control System (CPCS) suggests being on the lookout for spiders which are increasingly active when temperatures rise. With more people doing spring cleaning or starting to hike in the hills, the risk of bites is more likely. Spider bites can result in small puncture wounds, pain, redness, itching and swelling that can last a couple ...