The 87-year-old woman from South County who died March 1, had underlying medical conditions and had not been vaccinated against the flu
The San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency Wednesday confirmed a fourth death from influenza in the region, an 87-year- old woman from South County.
"While this flu season is relatively mild compared to many previous years, influenza-related deaths have already doubled from last season," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, county public health officer."It is not too late to get a flu shot and protect yourself and your loved ones. The flu vaccine is safe and effective and is recommended for everyone six months and older."
Overall cases of the flu remain relatively low, with 53 new lab-confirmed cases in the past week, compared to 29 the week before. 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.
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