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Costa Rica kicks off its flu vaccination campaign in public hospitals and clinics on Monday, a day early.

At nearly full capacity, the National Children's Hospital in San José has declared a state of emergency.

Another 19 people died from respiratory viruses this year.

Two private companies were fined some $7,000 each last week.

Business owners suggested creating spaces exclusively for smokers.

The San José-based Inter-American Court of Human Rights issued a ruling Thursday night against the government of Costa Rica condemning its ban on in vitro fertilization. The court ordered the country to legalize the practice, which was outlawed in March 2000 by the Constitutional Chamber of the Supreme Court, or Sala IV.

Adults older than 65 are the most vulnerable population.

Health officials will hold blood drives to increase reserves for critical months.

The British American Tobacco Company says new anti-smoking regulations go too far.

The Restaurant Chamber filed an injunction against the law, saying that it violates the rights of free trade.