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José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office
If you’re planning on attending your work holiday party or other gatherings with family and friends, make sure you don’t bring an uninvited guest: the flu.
Flu activity typically starts to increase during the holidays. That’s why County health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated now.
“This holiday season, spread the joy, not the flu,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “Parties and other celebrations create the perfect setting for the flu to spread. If you haven’t gotten a flu shot, get one now. And if you’re sick, stay home.”
How to Prevent the Flu
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu shot every year. The vaccine is safe and effective. It takes two weeks for immunity to develop.
Vaccination is especially important for people who are at high risk of developing serious complications from influenza. They include:
Flu activity in San Diego County currently is at expected levels for this time of year.
For the week ending Dec. 3, 2016, the Health and Human Services Agency Influenza Watch report shows the following:
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