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Rapid and Early Start to Flu Season Prompts Calls for Increased Caution

| 12:45 PM

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Flu season has arrived and County health officials are encouraging San Diegans to familiarize themselves with the signs and symptoms of influenza, as well as other respiratory illnesses, and to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their family members.

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Flu Virus Still Present in San Diego

| 10:38 AM

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A total of 178 lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported last week, a figure slightly lower when compared to flu totals identified in recent weeks, but far greater than the number of cases detected at this time in previous seasons. During the same week last year, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced three influenza […]

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Flu Continues Late-Season Surge

| 11:19 AM

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An additional 205 lab-confirmed influenza cases were reported in the region last week, 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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County Reports Slight Decrease in Flu Cases

| 11:30 AM

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The County Health and Human Services Agency is reporting 134 new lab-confirmed influenza cases in the region, bringing the total case count for this season to 2,233.