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California, Confirmed Flu Deaths in State Increase to More Than 200 (DoH, February 7 2014)
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California, Confirmed Flu Deaths in State Increase to More Than 200
Date: 2/7/2014 / Number: 14-017 / Contact: Anita Gore, Heather Bourbeau (916) 440-7259 / SACRAMENTO
Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, announced today the number of confirmed influenza related deaths in the state has increased by 56 to a total of 202 confirmed deaths for the season.
Four of the 202 are pediatric deaths. There are an additional 41 deaths under investigation, not yet confirmed.
The 202 confirmed influenza-associated deaths this season have been reported by the following jurisdictions:
The total number of deaths reported for the entire 2012-2013 influenza season was 106.
Those at highest risk - the elderly, pregnant women, infants, or those with other health conditions - who show flu symptoms should contact their physician immediately in order to get the most effective treatment.
Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue.
Vaccination is still encouraged. Influenza vaccine remains available and there is no widespread shortage of anti-virals for treatment. CDPH continues to closely monitor influenza activity statewide and related resources.
Visit a flu vaccine location near you to get immunized. Some local health departments may also offer free or low-cost immunizations. More information on influenza and other respiratory disease surveillance reports can be found on the CDPH website.
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California, Confirmed Flu Deaths in State Increase to More Than 200
Date: 2/7/2014 / Number: 14-017 / Contact: Anita Gore, Heather Bourbeau (916) 440-7259 / SACRAMENTO
Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and state health officer, announced today the number of confirmed influenza related deaths in the state has increased by 56 to a total of 202 confirmed deaths for the season.
Four of the 202 are pediatric deaths. There are an additional 41 deaths under investigation, not yet confirmed.
The 202 confirmed influenza-associated deaths this season have been reported by the following jurisdictions:
- Alameda (5),
- Contra Costa (5),
- El Dorado (2),
- Fresno (15),
- Glenn (1),
- Humboldt (1),
- Imperial (1),
- Kern (8),
- Kings (3),
- Lake (1),
- Lassen (1),
- Long Beach (3),
- Los Angeles (26),
- Madera (2),
- Marin (2),
- Mendocino (2),
- Merced (4),
- Monterey (2),
- Nevada (1),
- Orange (8),
- Riverside (6),
- Sacramento (21),
- San Bernardino (15),
- San Diego (17),
- San Francisco (3),
- San Joaquin (6),
- San Luis Obispo (1),
- San Mateo (4),
- Santa Barbara (2),
- Santa Clara (10),
- Santa Cruz (1),
- Shasta (1),
- Siskiyou (2),
- Solano (1),
- Sonoma (4),
- Stanislaus (12),
- Tulare (1),
- Tuolumne (1) and
- Ventura (1).
The total number of deaths reported for the entire 2012-2013 influenza season was 106.
Those at highest risk - the elderly, pregnant women, infants, or those with other health conditions - who show flu symptoms should contact their physician immediately in order to get the most effective treatment.
Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches and fatigue.
Vaccination is still encouraged. Influenza vaccine remains available and there is no widespread shortage of anti-virals for treatment. CDPH continues to closely monitor influenza activity statewide and related resources.
Visit a flu vaccine location near you to get immunized. Some local health departments may also offer free or low-cost immunizations. More information on influenza and other respiratory disease surveillance reports can be found on the CDPH website.
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