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.
With the influenza season right around the corner, the County Health and Human Services Agency continues to urge San Diegans to get vaccinated now.
The County Health and Human Services Agency is urging San Diegans to get their flu shot now to prevent getting the virus and making others sick. It takes about two weeks for immunity to develop.
County Public Health Officer Wilma Wooten and city officials urged San Diegans to get vaccinated now before the flu starts to spread.
The influenza vaccine is readily available across the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging the public to get vaccinated.
With no new flu deaths being reported in the past week, the final Influenza Watch report for this season shows the number of fatalities remains at 341 and 20,747 flu cases have been reported.
The number of influenza deaths in San Diego rose to 341 after two new deaths were reported last week, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
