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The number of measles cases in the United States continues to grow this year. While a large outbreak is centered in Texas and New Mexico, there are over 400 confirmed cases across 19 states and at least two confirmed fatalities. The best way to protect yourself and your family from measles is with a vaccine.
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The winter months are quickly approaching and so is peak season for influenza. Now is the time to protect yourself and your family from the flu. The County provides flu vaccines at Public Health Centers throughout the region. Each year in October and November, the County also hosts flu events to bring the flu vaccine into local communities.
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging San Diegans to make sure their children are vaccinated against measles and more than a dozen other vaccine-preventable diseases.
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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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A 70-year-old woman is the second person to die from the flu in the region this season, the County Health and Human Services Agency announced today.
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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.
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The influenza vaccine is readily available across the region, the County Health and Human Services Agency is encouraging the public to get vaccinated.
