After three teenagers died from influenza, county public health officials are reminding everyone, particularly families with children and teenagers, that it is not too late to get the flu shot.
In San Diego County, nearly 80 percent of 5- to 17-year-olds have not received this flu season’s vaccine, said interim public health officer Dr. Ankita Kadakia. None of the teenagers who died were vaccinated.
“The flu vaccine is the best protection against getting seriously sick and preventing death,” said Kadakia in a statement.
“This has been a particularly long and difficult flu season compared to recent years and it’s not over yet. I highly encourage the flu vaccine, it’s not too late.”
In San Diego County, nearly 80 percent of 5- to 17-year-olds have not received this flu season’s vaccine.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot yearly since the components of the vaccine change year to year to match the circulating strains.
County Health and Human Services Agency publishes the Respiratory Viruses Surveillance report, which tracks key flu, COVID-19, and RSV indicators and summarizes respiratory virus surveillance in the region.
In total, there have been 73 people who have died from the flu this flu season. Most were people 50 years and older.
People should also consider the following to avoid transmitting viruses:
Wash hands thoroughly and often Stay away from sick people Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth Clean commonly touched surfaces If you are sick, stay home and avoid contact with othersThe influenza vaccine is available at doctors’ offices and retail pharmacies and is covered by medical insurance.
If you do not have health coverage, you can get vaccinated at one of the county’s six public health centers or a local community clinic. To find the nearest location, visit the County’s Flu Vaccine Locations page, myturn.ca.gov, or call 2-1-1 San Diego.
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