Credit: PhotoSpin Season Sees More Flu Cases; 3rd Death Reported
Nov. 15, 2017 | 12:35 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The number of flu cases being reported this season is nearly three times higher than the average total for the previous three years.
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Holidays Typically Bring More Influenza Cases
Nov. 8, 2017 | 12:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The holidays are just around the corner and, chances are, so are more influenza cases.
That is because when people travel and gather in groups, they make it easier for the flu to spread.
Second Flu Death of Season Reported in San Diego County
Nov. 1, 2017 | 2:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
A 100-year-old woman is the second local influenza death reported this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
The Influenza Vaccine Does Not Make You Sick
Oct. 25, 2017 | 11:40 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
You’ve probably heard this before from friends or family: ‘I don’t get a flu shot because it makes me sick.’
This is a myth. The reality is that the flu vaccine cannot make you sick.
Higher Influenza Numbers Being Reported in San Diego
Oct. 18, 2017 | 4:05 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Influenza activity continues to be reported at a higher pace compared to last season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today
Flu Cases Ahead of Last Year’s Pace
Oct. 11, 2017 | 11:27 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
A higher number of influenza cases is being reported this season compared to last year, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
First Flu Death of Season Reported in San Diego
Oct. 6, 2017 | 8:34 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
An 86-year-old San Diego man died of complications due to influenza and is the first local, flu-related death reported this season.