The past two influenza seasons have been much milder than the prior five-year average when 10,240 cases had been reported at this time.
"This season, we're seeing more San Diegans get sick from influenza compared to last year which was an even milder flu season," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer."However, people should continue taking precautions to avoid getting and spreading influenza. San Diegans should get a flu shot, wash their hands regularly and stay home when sick."
According to the HHSA, in the past week, emergency department visits for influenza-like illness were 2% of all visits, same as the previous week.Last season, 848 influenza cases were reported in San Diego County, including two deaths. In 2019, a total of 108 San Diegans died from influenza and more than 20,700 flu cases were reported.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year. People with chronic medical conditions, pregnant women, people age 65 and older and people who live with or care for others who are at higher risk are all more likely to get seriously sick from the flu.The vaccine is available at doctors' offices and retail pharmacies and is covered by medical insurance.
To find the nearest location, visit the county's flu vaccine locations page at sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/immunization_branch/Vaccine_Pr eventable_Diseases/Seasonal_Influenza/Flu_Vaccine_Locations.html or call 211.wash hands thoroughly and often;clean commonly touched surfaces; andEvery Wednesday during flu season, the HHSA publishes the Influenza Watch weekly report, which tracks key flu indicators and summarizes influenza surveillance in the region.
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