A surge in late-season influenza cases has county public health officials reminding residents how to prevent the illness and its spread. — wash hands thoroughly and often or use hand sanitizers; — clean commonly touched surfaces; and — stay home
SAN DIEGO – A surge in late-season influenza cases has county public health officials reminding residents that vaccinations can help prevent the illness and its spread, it was announced Wednesday.
“By this time, the influenza season should be winding down, but that is not what we are seeing this year,” said Dr. Wilma Wooten, San Diego County’s public health officer. “Cases have increased and remained steady over the past few weeks. The percentage of emergency room visits for influenza last week was 3%, same as the previous week. The 189 cases compared to 160 the week before. The total lab-confirmed cases for the season to date now number 2,906, compared to 795 at the same time last season and a 11,636 prior five-year average for this time of year.
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