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California: Influenza 2016-17, 28 fatalities reported

Ronan Kelly

Ronan Kelly

Retired 2020
Link to 2015-16 season https://flutrackers.com/forum/forum...ornia-ab/741525-california-2015-16-flu-season

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
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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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http://www.co.fresno.ca.us/uploaded...Influenza-Assoiciated Death Final 1.18.17.pdf

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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http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2017/01/18/flu-on-the-rise-in-california-with-9-dead-in-2017/
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San Diego Flu Season Death Toll Rises To 14

Thursday, January 19, 2017
By City News Service

Six new influenza-related deaths in the San Diego region, including that of a previously healthy 45-year-old woman, were reported Thursday by county health officials.

The "flu season" death toll rose to 14, compared to three at this time last year. The other fatalities involved older people who had underlying medical conditions, according to the county Health and Human Services Agency.

"Influenza can be deadly, especially for those with underlying chronic conditions," said Dr. Wilma Wooten, the county public health officer. "It is not too late to get vaccinated. The vaccine is a good match against the circulating flu strains and can provide good protection against the illness."
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http://www.kpbs.org/news/2017/jan/19/county-health-officials-report-six-new-flu/
 
Flu season claims first San Bernardino County victim
By Ryan Hagen, The Sun
POSTED: 01/26/17, 12:14 PM PST | UPDATED: 14 HRS AGO 0 COMMENTS
A child who had underlying medical conditions has become the first flu-related death in San Bernardino County this year, the Department of Public Health reported Thursday.

Influenza activity has been more severe this flu season than last year, and 14 people statewide had died of the flu as of Jan. 14, according to a news release from the county health department.

?The family has our sincerest condolences. The death of a child is always tragic, but this fatality is a reminder that the flu can be serious and often deadly,? said Dr. Maxwell Ohikhuare, county health officer, in a news release. ?Flu shots are the most effective protection from the flu, and it?s not too late to get one.?

The department did not report where in the county the child lived.
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http://www.sbsun.com/health/20170126/flu-season-claims-first-san-bernardino-county-victim
 
County flu death toll reaches 21

Paul Sisson Paul SissonContact Reporter

San Diego County reported seven more flu-related deaths Wednesday, pushing the total this flu season to 21 ? nearly three times the number tallied by the same time last year.

While that grim statistic might worry anyone fighting an influenza infection, public health experts say there are reasons to think flu activity may have already peaked in the region.
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http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/health/sd-me-flu-report-20170125-story.html
 
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