FRESNO, CA (KMJ) -A Fresno County resident under the age of 65 has died of the flu.
The Fresno County Department of Public Health made the announcement on Monday, January 8th.
“People most at risk are individuals over the age of 65, young children under the age of 2, and pregnant women and people that have other certain health conditions are at risk for serious health complications.” -Leticia Berber, Health Education Specialist, Fresno County Public Health Department.
The flu has hit California hard this year, the Los Angeles Times reports that 27 people younger than 65 have died of the flu in California since October, compared to three the same time last year.
Nationwide from October 1st through December 9th, there have been 63 flu deaths, leaving emergency rooms packed.
Health Education Specialist Leticia Berber, from the Fresno County Public Health Department, says to help avoid catching the flu get vaccinated, wash your hands frequently and make sure you’re well rested.
“It’s not to late to get your flu vaccine. the flu vaccine is still available at pharmacies, doctors offices and the Department of Public Health is offering the flu vaccine free of charge.” – Leticia Berber, Fresno County Public Health Department.
Additional information regarding flu vaccination opportunities can be found at www.flu.gov.
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