Flu cases elevated in San Diego

José A. Álvarez County of San Diego Communications Office

Is getting a flu shot one of your New Year’s resolutions?

It should be. Influenza continues to sicken more people across the region and the number of lab-confirmed influenza cases reported last week is elevated.

“It is not too late to get a flu shot. The flu vaccine is well matched to the viruses that are circulating,” said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County public health officer. “Influenza season may last as late as April or May.”

For the week ending December 31, 2016, the Health and Human Services Agency Influenza Watch report shows...