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With 300 lab-confirmed cases of influenza in San Diego this season, compared to 88 at this time last year, County health officials are emphasizing the importance of getting the flu vaccine. There have also been two deaths, reported earlier, compared to none at this point last season.
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The County of San Diego public health officer is urging San Diegans to get vaccinated now to protect themselves and those around them.
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No new flu deaths were reported last week; however, the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases went up, a sign that the flu is still making San Diegans sick.
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Pandemic H1N1 is the primary influenza virus circulating this season in San Diego and across most of the nation, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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Three additional flu deaths were reported in the San Diego region last week, bringing this season’s total to five, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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If you’re planning on attending a work gathering or holiday event, the County Health and Human Services Agency wants to make sure the only thing you give is gifts and not the flu.
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The number of influenza cases being reported this season is lower compared to this same time last year; however, County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency officials warn the public that it’s too early to determine how severe the flu is going to be this year and people should continue getting vaccinated.