California Reports First Flu Death of Season
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Fuse/Thinkstock(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) — The California Department of Public Health reported the first flu death of the season on Friday.
According to the CDPH, an adult resident of Southern California was killed by the disease — the first confirmed influenza death of a person under the age of 65 during this flu seasons. “Flu activity is beginning to increase statewide,” Dr. Ron Chapman, director of the CDPH said, “including reports of hospitalizations and severe disease.”
Influenza is widespread in 43 other states and has caused 21 pediatric deaths nationwide this flu season.
Chapman recommends staying home and avoiding contact with others when sick, covering your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing, washing hands thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based rub and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
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