San Diego County has recorded its first influenza death of the season, while the number of cases has increased nearly 45% since the previous week, it was announced Thursday.
The 55-year-old man from the North Central region of the county died on Oct. 15. According to the county's Health and Human Services Agency, he had underlying medical conditions and had not been vaccinated against the flu. He tested negative for COVID-19.
The HHSA reported 856 lab-confirmed flu cases for the week ending Saturday, nearly 45% more than the previous week, when 591 new infections were reported. The influenza vaccine is available at doctors' offices and retail pharmacies and is covered by medical insurance. People with no health care coverage can get vaccinated at one of the County's six public health centers or a local community clinic. It takes about two weeks after immunization until immunity develops.
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