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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Public Health Communication
January 18, 2017 Media Phone: 559-259-1798
Promotion, preservation and protection of the community?s health
1221 Fulton Mall /P. O. Box 11867, Fresno, CA 93775
(559) 600-3550 FAX (559) 600-7606
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
www.co.fresno.ca.us www.fcdph.org
First Influenza-Associated Death in Fresno County
Influenza Season 2016-2017
The Fresno County Department of Public Health has received confirmation that an adult female
Fresno County resident is the first influenza-associated death in Fresno County this influenza
season. Nationwide (between October 2, 2016 through December 23, 2016) there have been 42
influenza-associated deaths, of individuals 18-64 years old and 2 influenza-associated pediatric
deaths (0-17 years old). Fresno County public health officials are encouraging everyone over
the age of 6 months to get vaccinated regardless of age or health status.
?This tragic, untimely death reminds us that we all must take action to prevent infection with
influenza. Principal among these is vaccination. Get yours today.?, Dr. Ken Bird, Fresno County
Health Officer.
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Flu On The Rise In California With 9 Dead In 2017
January 18, 2017 11:23 PM By Macy Jenkins
STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) ? California is one of 12 states reporting widespread flu activity. Last week, Stanislaus County saw its first flu death of 2017. And with nine deaths across the state so far, health officials are predicting this year to be one of the worst in 10 years.
?It?s quite usual for influenza in Northern California to become prevalent after the Christmas vacation,? said Dr. Walker, Public Health Officer for Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. ?This year, it went from sporadic to epidemic in a couple of weeks! Just a significant upswing!?
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Public Health Communication
January 18, 2017 Media Phone: 559-259-1798
Promotion, preservation and protection of the community?s health
1221 Fulton Mall /P. O. Box 11867, Fresno, CA 93775
(559) 600-3550 FAX (559) 600-7606
The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
www.co.fresno.ca.us www.fcdph.org
First Influenza-Associated Death in Fresno County
Influenza Season 2016-2017
The Fresno County Department of Public Health has received confirmation that an adult female
Fresno County resident is the first influenza-associated death in Fresno County this influenza
season. Nationwide (between October 2, 2016 through December 23, 2016) there have been 42
influenza-associated deaths, of individuals 18-64 years old and 2 influenza-associated pediatric
deaths (0-17 years old). Fresno County public health officials are encouraging everyone over
the age of 6 months to get vaccinated regardless of age or health status.
?This tragic, untimely death reminds us that we all must take action to prevent infection with
influenza. Principal among these is vaccination. Get yours today.?, Dr. Ken Bird, Fresno County
Health Officer.
...
Flu On The Rise In California With 9 Dead In 2017
January 18, 2017 11:23 PM By Macy Jenkins
STANISLAUS COUNTY (CBS13) ? California is one of 12 states reporting widespread flu activity. Last week, Stanislaus County saw its first flu death of 2017. And with nine deaths across the state so far, health officials are predicting this year to be one of the worst in 10 years.
?It?s quite usual for influenza in Northern California to become prevalent after the Christmas vacation,? said Dr. Walker, Public Health Officer for Stanislaus County Health Services Agency. ?This year, it went from sporadic to epidemic in a couple of weeks! Just a significant upswing!?
...
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