LA County reports first 2 flu deaths of season as hospitalizations rise
Both people who died were older adults who had pre-existing medical conditions, which were not specified by the county Department of Public Health. Los Angeles County health officials have reported the first two flu-related deaths of the season, with both patients being older adults with pre-existing medical conditions. One of the patients had not received a flu shot, while the other was vaccinated one week before symptoms began. Health officials noted that protection from the flu generally develops two weeks after the vaccine is administered. The Department of Public Health reported that during the week ending Oct. 10, 7.9% of specimens tested at county laboratories were positive for flu, while emergency department visits for flu-like illness rose to 4.2%, up from 3.8%. An annual flu vaccine is recommended for every 6 months and older.
Published : 9 hours ago by City News Service in Health
Los Angeles County health officials announced Thursday the first two flu-related deaths of the season.
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