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The influenza virus, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory disease that can lead to serious illness, hospitalization and in extreme cases, death. The best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu is to get a flu vaccine every year.
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Last week, 189 lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported in the region, a figure that is now far exceeding the number of infections identified during the same week in previous seasons, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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An additional 157 lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported in the region last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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The County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting 96 lab-confirmed influenza cases in the region for the week, up from 60 the previous week.
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While influenza activity continues to be mild in the region this season, there has been an increase in cases over the past two weeks, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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An 87-year-old woman from southern San Diego is the fourth County resident who has died from influenza this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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A 64-year-old man from eastern San Diego County is the third influenza death reported in the region this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.