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California 2015-16 Flu Season

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http://www.cdph.ca.gov/data/statistics/Pages/CISPDataArchive.aspx

Overall influenza activity in California remained ?sporadic*? during Week 45.

Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity in California continues to be low and within expected activity levels
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI) o 1.8% of patient visits during Week 45 were for ILI, which is similar to Week 44 (1.6%)
? Hospitalization data o 4.5% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 45 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher than Week 44 (3.9%); the percentage of P&I admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories o 22 (1.3%) of 1682 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 45, which is similar to Week 44 (1.5%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age o No laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were reported during Week 45
? Influenza-associated outbreaks o No laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks were reported during Week 45

** CEIP has received eight reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated hospitalizations through Week 44. Data for Week 45 is not presented because results are still being collected and are likely to change.

** During Week 45, no laboratory-confirmed influenza fatalities were reported. To date there have been two reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
(From previous weekly reports: During Week 43, one laboratory-confirmed influenza fatality was reported. The death occurred in the Bay Area region of California. To date CDPH there has been one report of a laboratory-confirmed influenzaassociated death among patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season. During Week 44, one laboratory-confirmed influenza fatality was reported. The death occurred in the Central region of California. To date there have been two reports of laboratory-confirmed influenzaassociated deaths among patients <65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.)

E. California Border Region Influenza Surveillance Network Data
Virologic Surveillance Update Cumulatively this season, a total of 848 respiratory specimens have been tested from border region clinics; of these, 21 (2.5%) tested positive for influenza. Of the 21 specimens that tested positive, 17 (81.0%) were influenza A and 4 (19.0%) were influenza B. Of the 17 specimens that tested positive for influenza A, 7 (41.2%) were subtyped as A/H3, and 10 (58.8%) had no further subtyping performed. For Week 45, a total of 211 respiratory specimens were submitted for testing; 6 (2.8%) were positive for influenza virus. Of the 6 specimens that tested positive, 4 (66.7%) were influenza A and 2 (33.3%) were influenza B. Of the 4 specimens that tested positive for influenza A, 2 (50%) were subtyped as A/H3 and 2 (50%) had no further subtyping performed.

http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 45 - FINAL Report.pdf
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 52
(December 27, 2015 to January 2, 2016)

Note: This report includes data from many sources of influenza surveillance and it should be viewed as a
preliminary ?snapshot? of influenza activity for each surveillance week. Because data are preliminary,
the information may be updated in later reports as additional data are received. These data should not be
considered population-based or representative of all California public health jurisdictions.

Overall influenza activity in California increased to ?local*? during Week 52.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity in California is beginning to increase
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 3.7% of patient visits during Week 52 were for ILI, which is higher compared to Week 51
(3.0%); the percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 6.4% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 52 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher compared to Week 51 (5.7%); the percentage of
P&I admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 106 (5.4%) of 1,967 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 52, which is
higher compared to Week 51 (4.6%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o No laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were reported during Week 52
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o No laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks were reported during Week 52
...
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 52 - FINAL Report.pdf

First LA flu deaths had pre-existing conditions, but you should still get a flu shot
POSTED BY HILLARY JACKSON ON JANUARY 13, 2016

Public health officials confirmed Wednesday the first two flu-related deaths of the 2015-16 flu season in Los Angeles County, noting that both patients had ?significant? pre-existing medical conditions.

But even if you?re in good health, you should still get a flu shot, according to health officials.

One of the two dead patients was a southeast Los Angeles man in his 40s, and the other was a woman in her 90s from northwest Los Angeles. Both died during ?the final days of 2015,? according to the county Department of Public Health.
...
http://mynewsla.com/life/2016/01/13...nditions-but-you-should-still-get-a-flu-shot/
 
has anyone been tracking the severe cough in Southern California related to this Methane Leak?

a southern breeze blew this way for a day and 3 I know started having a "barking" cough, deep chest cold that hasn't gone away in 3 weeks.

now we found out Sempra could have stopped the leak with containment within a week of it's start back in October...
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 1
(January 3, 2016 to January 9, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 01 - FINAL Report.pdf

Note: This report includes data from many sources of influenza surveillance and it should be viewed as a
preliminary ?snapshot? of influenza activity for each surveillance week. Because data are preliminary,
the information may be updated in later reports as additional data are received. These data should not be
considered population-based or representative of all California public health jurisdictions.

Overall influenza activity in California increased to ?regional*? during Week 1.

Influenza Report Highlights
? Laboratory data indicate that influenza activity in California increased
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.3% of patient visits during Week 1 were for ILI, which is lower compared to Week 52
(3.0%); the percentage of visits for ILI is below expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 6.8% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 1 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher compared to Week 52 (6.3%); the percentage of
P&I admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 354 (10.1%) of 3,518 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 1, which is
higher compared to Week 52 (5.7%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o No laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths were reported during Week 1
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o No laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks were reported during Week 1
...
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 2
(January 10, 2016 to January 16, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/di...L%20Report.pdf

Influenza Report Highlights
 Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on increased laboratory detections of influenza
virus.
 Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.2% of patient visits during Week 2 were for ILI, which is lower compared to Week 1
(1.3%); the percentage of visits for ILI is below expected levels for this time of year
 Hospitalization data
o 5.0% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 2 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is lower compared to Week 1 (6.8%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
 Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 414 (8.4%) of 4,952 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 2, which is
lower compared to Week 1 (10%)
 Influenza-associated deaths among patients <&#150;64 years of age
o There was 1 laboratory-confirmed influenza death reported during Week 2
 Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 2 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 2
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0&#150;64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of January 16, 2016 (Week 2).
During Week 2, there was 1 laboratory-confirmed fatality reported. To date there have been three reports
of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients <65 years of age during the 2015&#150;
2016 influenza season.
...
 
RIVCO: First flu-related death reported in county
By Newsroom on January 26, 2016No Comment
Flu-related illness claimed the life of a 47-year-old Riverside County man ? the first county resident to die from the virus this year ? health officials said today.


The county Department of Public Health said the victim, whose name was not released, died last week at a hospital in the Riverside metropolitan area. Along with the flu, he was battling other health disorders that officials would not disclose.

County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser said it was not known whether the man had received a flu shot.
...
http://myvalleynews.com/regional-news/rivco-first-flu-related-death-reported-county/
 
Fourth Flu-Associated Death Of The Year Confirmed In San Diego County
Flu shots are recommended for all over 6 months old, particularly for the elderly or those with weakened immune systems.

Imperial Beach, CA

By SUSAN C. SCHENA (Patch Staff) - January 28, 2016 4:51 pm ET

Fourth Flu-Associated Death Of The Year Confirmed In San Diego County
A 90-year-old man became the fourth person the San Diego region to die of influenza-related causes this flu season, the county Health and Human Services Agency reported today.

The man, whose name was not released, was already suffering from a medical condition, county health officials said.
Despite the Jan. 19 death, the rate of flu infections in the area is far short of last year?s pace.
...
http://patch.com/california/imperia...ociated-death-year-confirmed-san-diego-county
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 3
(January 17, 2016 to January 23, 2016)
Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 3.
Influenza Report Highlights
 Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on increased laboratory detections of influenza
viruses.
 Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.6% of patient visits during Week 3 were for ILI, which is slightly higher compared to Week
2 (1.5%); the percentage of visits for ILI is below expected levels for this time of year
 Hospitalization data
o 5.6% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 3 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher compared to Week 2 (5.0%); the percentage of
P&I admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
 Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 453 (15.1%) of 2,992 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 3, which is
higher compared to Week 2 (9.0%)
 Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 0 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 3
 Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There was 1 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 3
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Influenza Weekly Report Week 201603.pdf

Westminster man is first O.C. flu death of season
Jan. 27, 2016 Updated Jan. 28, 2016 9:18 a.m.
By JENNA CHANDLER / STAFF WRITER

The Orange County Health Care Agency offers free flu vaccinations for people 6 months and older who do not have a medical provider or health insurance coverage, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursdays at 1725 W. 17th St., Santa Ana. Appointments are not required.
Orange County public health officials reported Wednesday the death of a 50-year-old Westminster man from flu complications. His is the first influenza-related death this season in Orange County in a resident younger than 65.
...
http://www.ocregister.com/articles/c...ealth-flu.html
 
San Diego Man, 62, Dies from H1N1
San Diego County health officials said this marks the first person under the age of 65 to die from influenza-related illness in the San Diego region this season
By Monica Garske
Published at 12:28 PM PST on Feb 3, 2016

A 62-year-old San Diego man died last week from the H1N1 strain of influenza, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) reported Wednesday.
...
His flu-related death is the fifth in San Diego County this season. Last year, 97 people died locally from complications from the flu, the HHSA said.
...
http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/loc...iego-Under-65-Years-Old-Health-367554651.html
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 4
(January 24, 2016 to January 30, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 04 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 4.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on increased laboratory detections of influenza
viruses.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 1.6% of patient visits during Week 4 were for ILI, which is lower compared to Week 3
(2.6%); the percentage of visits for ILI is below expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 5.9% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 4 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher compared to Week 3 (5.6%); the percentage of
P&I admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 536 (17.2%) of 3,120 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 4, which is
higher compared to Week 3 (16.0%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 4 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 4
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There was 3 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 4
...
Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of January 30, 2016 (Week 4).
During Week 4, there were four laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been seven reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 5
(January 31, 2016 to February 6, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 05 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 5.
Influenza Report Highlights
 Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on increased laboratory detections of influenza
viruses.
 Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 2.3% of patient visits during Week 5 were for ILI, which is lower compared to Week 4
(2.6%); the percentage of visits for ILI is below expected levels for this time of year
 Hospitalization data
o 5.0% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 5 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is lower compared to Week 4 (5.4%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
 Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 864 (20.6%) of 4,189 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 5, which is
higher compared to Week 4 (19.2%)
 Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 4 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 5
 Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 0 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 5
...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0?64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of February 6, 2016 (Week 5).
During Week 5, there were four laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 11 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 05 - FINAL Report.pdf

Flu outbreak declared in Fresno County; two die from virus

Tests on patients showing symptoms on Feb. 8 revealed 27 percent had flu

Recent death one of two since the flu season began last fall

BY RORY APPLETON
rappleton@fresnobee.com

A flu outbreak has been officially declared in Fresno County after testing showed rising infection rates.

In addition, one person died from the virus earlier this month. That fatality marks the second death linked to the virus since October, the Fresno County Health Department reported.
...
Read more here: http://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article60122736.html#storylink=cpy
 
San Diego County health officials report a sixth influenza related death in San Diego
February 17, 2016 by City News Service
influenzaSAN DIEGO ? An 83-year-old San Diego man who died of influenza- related causes 12 days ago was the region?s sixth fatality during this ?flu season,? county health officials reported.

The victim, who already had a medical problem, died Feb. 5, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency.

The death was reported at a time when the rate of flu infections is climbing. Last week, more than 600 cases were reported by the HHSA, the most during flu season and more than double that of the week before.
...
http://www.cw6sandiego.com/san-dieg...a-sixth-influenza-related-death-in-san-diego/
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 6
(February 7, 2016 to February 13, 2016)
...
Overall influenza activity in California was &#147;widespread*&#148; during Week 6.
Influenza Report Highlights
&#149; Laboratory and outpatient influenza-like illness data indicate that influenza activity in California is
increasing.
&#149; Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 4.7% of patient visits during Week 6 were for ILI, which is higher compared to Week 5
(3.2%); the percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
&#149; Hospitalization data
o 4.9% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 6 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is similar to Week 5 (5.0%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
&#149; Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 1,248 (24.0%) of 5,200 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 6, which is
higher compared to Week 5 (20.8%)
&#149; Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0&#150;64 years of age
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 6
&#149; Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 3 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 6
... California.png

...
C. Laboratory-Confirmed Severe Influenza Case Reports
Currently, as mandated under Section 2500 of the California Code of Regulations, deaths among patients
aged 0&#150;-64 years with laboratory-confirmed influenza are reportable to CDPH. The weekly influenza
report includes confirmed deaths formally reported to CDPH as of February 13, 2016 (Week 6).
During Week 6, there were five laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 16 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015&#150;2016 influenza season.
...
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/di...L%20Report.pdf
 
http://www.babwnews.com/2016/02/should-you-still-get-a-flu-shot-this-year/
February 21, 2016 By Sam Catherman
Flu season this year in California has been much milder than usual, and scientists think a new strain of influenza could be to thank. According to a report from the Los Angeles Times, experts believe that a number of factors, including effective vaccines and favorable weather, have led to the unusually low number of flu cases this year.
Despite the low number of cases so far, flu season isn?t over yet. ..
Click to expand...
 
Flu Claims 5 More in San Diego, Bringing Death Toll to 11
The rate of infections continues to increase, with a total of 838 lab- confirmed cases reported during the week ending Feb. 20.

Ramona, CA

By MIRNA ALFONSO (Patch Staff) - February 25, 2016 12:16 am ET

Five more influenza-related deaths in the region were reported by San Diego County health officials Wednesday, bringing the ?flu season? toll to 11.

The latest victims ranged in age from 44 to 91, and four had underlying medical conditions, the county Health and Human Services Agency reported.

The rate of infections continues to increase, with a total of 838 lab- confirmed cases reported during the week ending Feb. 20, compared to 599 diagnosed the previous week. Last week?s total was the highest so far this year.
...
http://patch.com/california/ramona/flu-claims-5-more-san-diego-bringing-death-toll-11-0
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 7
(February 14, 2016 to February 20, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/di...L%20Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was &#147;widespread*&#148; during Week 7.
Influenza Report Highlights
 Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on increased laboratory detections of
influenza viruses.
 Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 4.0% of patient visits during Week 7 were for ILI, which is similar to Week 6 (4.1%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
 Hospitalization data
o 5.4% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 7 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is higher compared to Week 6 (4.9%); the percentage of
P&I admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
 Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 1,596 (31.8%) of 5,015 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 7, which is
higher compared to Week 6 (25.0%)
 Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0-&#150;64 years of age
o There were 7 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 7
 Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There was 1 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreak reported during Week 7
...
During Week 7, there were seven laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this season, there have been 23 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients <65 years of age during the 2015&#150;2016 influenza season.
...
 
Flu related deaths on the rise in San Diego

Posted: Mar 02, 2016 9:27 PM EST
Updated: Mar 02, 2016 9:27 PM EST


SAN DIEGO (CNS) - Four influenza-related deaths were reported to the county Health and Human Services Agency last week, bringing the "flu season'' toll to 15, area health officials announced Wednesday.

The 15 patients who died were between the ages of 41 and 95, and all but three had pre-existing medical conditions, according to the county HHSA.

While the number of flu deaths has climbed steadily over the past month, the total pales compared to this time last year, when 83 people had died in San Diego County.
...
http://www.cbs8.com/story/31371669/flu-related-deaths-on-the-rise-in-san-diego
 
California Influenza and Other Respiratory Disease Surveillance for Week 8
(February 21, 2016 to February 27, 2016)
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/HealthInfo/discond/Documents/Week 08 - FINAL Report.pdf

Overall influenza activity in California was ?widespread*? during Week 8.
Influenza Report Highlights
? Influenza activity in California remains elevated based on high levels of laboratory detections
of influenza viruses.
? Outpatient influenza-like illness (ILI)
o 3.7% of patient visits during Week 8 were for ILI, which is lower than Week 7 (4.4%); the
percentage of visits for ILI is above expected levels for this time of year
? Hospitalization data
o 5.4% of Kaiser patients hospitalized during Week 8 were admitted with a pneumonia and/or
influenza (P&I) diagnosis, which is the same as Week 7 (5.4%); the percentage of P&I
admissions is within expected levels for this time of year
? Influenza virus detections by Respiratory Laboratory Network and Sentinel Laboratories
o 1,602 (29.4%) of 5,453 specimens tested were positive for influenza during Week 8, which is
lower compared to Week 7 (32.7%)
? Influenza-associated deaths among patients 0?64 years of age
o There were 14 laboratory-confirmed influenza deaths reported during Week 8
? Influenza-associated outbreaks
o There were 5 laboratory-confirmed influenza outbreaks reported during Week 8
...
During Week 8, there were 14 laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated fatalities reported. To date this
season, there have been 37 reports of laboratory-confirmed influenza-associated deaths among patients
<65 years of age during the 2015?2016 influenza season.
...
 
11 influenza-caused deaths recorded in San Diego county last week
Posted: Mar 09, 2016 3:36 PM EST
Updated: Mar 09, 2016 3:43 PM EST

SAN DIEGO (KUSI) - 11 deaths caused by influenza-related complications were recorded last week in San Diego, raising the "flu season" death toll up to 26, county health officials reported Wednesday. This is a sharp decline from last year, however, where 84 people had died from flu complications at this point.
...
http://www.kusi.com/story/31428463/11-influenza-caused-deaths-reported-in-san-diego-county-last-week
 
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