Flu activity is now widespread in California

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(CBS 8) - States along the East coast declared public health emergencies this week because of widespread flu outbreaks. But now it has hit California.

While the state's not ready to delcare an emergency, the push to get the flu shot remains high.

In this News 8 Health Alert, Jeff Zevely has more on flu activity in the state.

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