SAN DIEGO–Pandemic H1N1 is the primary influenza virus circulating this season in San Diego and across most of the nation, the County Health and Human Services Agency said. Of 1,730 lab-confirmed influenza cases reported so far this season in San Diego, nearly 94 percent are influenza A. Influenza A has several subtypes, including Pandemic H1N1 […]
Flu Deaths Increase To 7 In San Diego County
SAN DIEGO–Another flu death was reported in San Diego County last week, bringing this season’s total to seven, the County Health and Human Services Agency said. The seventh death was that of a 73-year-old man who died Dec. 16 from influenza A. His vaccination status is pending and whether he had underlying medical conditions is […]
Flu Lands Two Unvaccinated Pregnant Women In ICU
SAN DIEGO–Two unvaccinated pregnant women in San Diego County were recently hospitalized in intensive care from complications from the flu, the County Health and Human Services Agency said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu shot every year. The vaccine is safe and effective. It […]