Now's the perfect time for your flu and COVID shots. Here's why.
If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
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If you still haven't gotten your COVID or flu shot, now is the time so you'll stay protected throughout the season, according to doctors.
But what kind of sickness do your symptoms point to? Here's a breakdown for COVID-19, flu and more — and why testing is so important.
AstraZeneca says the spray could be available "as soon as next flu season."
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency over the spread of mpox in Africa, but says it's not the next coronavirus.
The Vatican says Pope Francis was taken to a Rome hospital "for some diagnostic tests" as he fights the flu.
The COVID-19 virus is continually changing, and a recent subvariant, the JN.1, is rapidly climbing the charts.
As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick.
Experts say now is a good time to get vaccinated against COVID and flu ahead of your Thanksgiving holiday gathering.
Can you get your COVID booster and flu shot at the same time? Here's what health experts say.
Health leaders say they’re anticipating a relatively normal season, and the vaccine recipe is a good match.
Dr. Céline Gounder shares what you need to know about protecting yourself from COVID, RSV and the flu in the season ahead.
It's only June, but scientists in the US are already thinking about flu season. As always at this time of year, they're keeping a close eye on Australia, which saw an early start to its flu season.
The FDA's goal is to roll out the combo option by the following flu season.
The vaccine proved more effective than in previous seasons at preventing hospitalizations and emergency room visits.
Symptoms for dog flu include a cough, runny nose, fever and reduced appetite, according to the CDC.
Symptoms for dog flu include a cough, runny nose, fever and reduced appetite, according to the CDC.
Officials say they have recorded the first two flu deaths of people under the age of 65 in Stanislaus County this season.
With days before Christmas, and the holiday season well underway, flu cases are higher this year compared to the last two years and health experts say the number of people who have received their flu shot is lower.
As area hospitals see a rise in cold and flu cases among children, some parents are finding empty shelves for certain medications.
A chill is in the air, and you all know what that means — it's time for cold and flu season, when it seems everyone you know is suddenly sneezing, sniffling or worse. It's almost as if those pesky cold and flu germs whirl in with the first blast of winter weather.
As fingers are crossed that RSV has hit its peak, California is seeing high flu activity, among the worst in the United States, according to the CDC, which classifies the state's flu transmission as "very high."
A potential perfect storm of three viruses: COVID-19, the flu and RSV.
Thanksgiving is almost here and this holiday season will feel like a return to normalcy for many families. But health experts say they don't want people to be too quick to move on from some health precautions as other viruses like RSV and flu are making a big comeback.
A recent surge in flu and RSV cases, combined with COVID infections, could be a major recipe for concern this holiday season. Doctors warn that Thanksgiving gatherings may drive a spike in more illnesses if preventative measures aren't taken.
A long-projected wave of respiratory illnesses has arrived in California.
This weekend, athletes will be running from Folsom to Sacramento for the 41st California International Marathon.
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
A community coming is the idea behind an event happening ahead of the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Oroville Friday night.
For people in the community of Ferndale in Humboldt County, cleaning up from a significant earthquake in December has seemingly become a tradition in recent years.
The 56-year-old homeless man had a lengthy criminal and mental health history, authorities said on Thursday.
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.
Two kindergarten students are in "extremely critical condition" and a suspect is dead after a shooting at a school in Palermo on Wednesday, authorities say.
This weekend, athletes will be running from Folsom to Sacramento for the 41st California International Marathon.
The labor market rebounded last month after taking a hit in October from hurricanes and labor disputes.
A number of prominent Sacramentans have called the place home.
One family from South America is making Sacramento their new home thanks to United Way's literacy tutoring program.
A husband and wife were left in critical condition following a house fire in Sacramento, officials said Tuesday.
The Sacramento Police Department is trying out a new air asset that's designed to improve response times.
Last year, Sacramento had 55 traffic fatalities, which was an all-time high for the city. Now, the city is launching new traffic safety efforts to try and get that number down to zero.
A community coming is the idea behind an event happening ahead of the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Oroville Friday night.
The suspected shooter who wounded two kindergarten students in Northern California on Wednesday was identified as a 56-year-old homeless man with a lengthy criminal and mental health history, authorities said on Thursday.
Two kindergarteners are in critical but stable condition after being shot at school in the Palermo area on Wednesday. Now the community of Oroville is rallying behind them.
A large, 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Humboldt County on Thursday morning.
The projected win is a flip for Democrats – and the last race that remained undecided, a month after election day.
Marcus Smart scored 18 points — the last two on clinching free throws with 2.9 seconds left — and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Sacramento Kings 115-110 on Thursday night.
The Athletics have made a big free agent signing ahead of their temporary move to West Sacramento.
The Las Vegas Stadium Authority approved lease, non-relocation and development documents Thursday to clear the last major hurdles for the Athletics to construct a $1.75 billion stadium on the Strip and bring Major League Baseball to the expanding sports market.
San Francisco 49ers player Trent Williams and his wife Sondra are mourning the passing of their newborn son, the couple revealed on Monday.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
The projected win is a flip for Democrats – and the last race that remained undecided, a month after election day.
The Supreme Court weighed whether Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria violates the Constitution.
The last congressional race to be called in the entire country is in the Central Valley
South Korea's main opposition party on Wednesday urged South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol to resign immediately or face impeachment.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will consider the constitutionality of a Tennessee law that prohibits gender-affirming care for minors experiencing gender dysphoria.
At least 364 pertussis cases were reported, marking the worst Thanksgiving week on record.
Feds warn against eating recalled cucumbers and multiple products containing the vegetable, including salads and wraps.
A California farm expanded a recall of raw milk sold in stores and halted production after state health and agriculture officials found bird flu virus in more milk samples.
Minnesota Vikings legend and NFL Hall of Famer Randy Moss said he is "battling something internal" and asked for prayers on Sunday.
A landmark clinical trial is underway at UC Davis Health: the world's first spina bifida treatment combining fetal surgery with stem cells.
A Fairfield couple had their home insurance policy canceled because of a photo taken from high above their residence. They called Kurtis when they thought the insurance carrier got it wrong.
Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
A Sacramento mother is seeking answers—and justice—after discovering that her daughter's grave was moved without her knowledge.
A Lodi animal rescue and adoption agency said someone hijacked their Facebook page and is using it to rip people off. They reached out to the Call Kurtis team to look into it.
A Folsom viewer said a credit reporting agency is refusing to remove a debt that isn't hers. She reached out to the Call Kurtis team for help.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
No one — not the Governor's Office, the CHP task force, nor the attorney general — can tell us how many of the people arrested by California's Organized Retail Crime Task Force were sentenced, let alone how many went to jail, received treatment, or re-offended.
CBS News California examined retail theft rates in California and whether the high-profile Proposition 36 would help combat those crimes.
The CHP captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout confirmed.
CBS News California takes a closer look at the drug component of the high-profile Proposition 36 to fact-check claims about the ballot measure from supporters and opponents.
No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The family contacted CBS13 and the Call Kurtis consumer investigative team to look into the matter.
The fire prompted a massive response from crews across the state, including five strike teams out of Auburn in Placer County.
The goal is to attract more women to the profession.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
A nutrition program to get kids excited about healthy eating in Yuba City is seeing success and now the farm-to-school program will be growing not just food but in size and opportunity.
Kids and teens in Stockton are flocking to a program that's offering them the opportunity of a lifetime.
More than one hundred customers came out to celebrate the grand reopening of a restaurant that's been around for seven decades.
Pursuing higher education can be challenging for any college-bound student and for former foster youth, doing it alone can seem impossible.
This weekend, athletes will be running from Folsom to Sacramento.
No injuries have been reported following an earthquake in Humboldt County, though some people were picking up glasses pieces.
People who live in Ferndale are recovering from frayed nerves, following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that hit off the Humboldt County Coast.
A community coming together is the idea behind an event happening ahead of the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Oroville Friday night.
An award ceremony is in the future for the bravery that Jocelyn Orlando showed during a school shooting in Butte County.