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SAN DIEGO COUNTY – He won’t be on anyone's guest list, but he could show up on Thanksgiving and other holiday celebrations.
The unwanted guest is the flu, cases of which typically go up during the holidays. That’s why county health officials are encouraging people to get vaccinated before flu activity increases.
"Family gatherings and other celebrations create the perfect setting for the flu to spread," said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. "This holiday season, pass the gravy, not the flu germs. Get a flu shot."
Flu activity in San Diego County currently is relatively low, which is expected for this time of the year.
For the week ending Nov. 14, the Health and Human Services Agency Influenza Watch report shows the following:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone six months and older get a flu vaccine 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:
In addition to getting vaccinated, people should also do the following to avoid getting sick:
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