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Posted by: thepinetree on 01/11/2018 09:45 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 01/11/2018 09:45 AM
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Influenza Cases are Increasing in California Health Officials Encourage Californians to Get Vaccinated ~ Dean Kelaita, M.D.
San Andreas, CA...Calaveras County Public Health Division is monitoring influenza activity throughout our community. Though activity in Calaveras County has not yet increased, activity in California is widespread and at levels usually seen at the peak of the influenza season. Health officials encourage Californians to get vaccinated.
“With the increase in influenza impacting many communities across the entire state, it is important to get a flu shot now if you have not done so already,” said Calaveras County Public Health Officer Dean Kelaita. “Although influenza season usually peaks between December and February, flu activity can occur as late as May, which means it is not too late to get vaccinated.” It takes about two weeks after vaccination for the body to respond fully. Vaccine effectiveness does vary for the different strains and year by year. Data will be available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in February about vaccine effectiveness.
“Vaccination will prevent infection in a large number of cases. If disease does occur after vaccination, the vaccine can reduce the severity of flu symptoms,” said Dr. Kelaita. "Getting the flu shot is still the best way to protect yourself and others from flu.” Some people are at high risk for serious flu-related complications that can lead to hospitalization and even death including:
Pregnant women
Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old
People 65 years of age and older
People who have certain medical conditions, such as asthma, diabetes and heart disease.
For those at high risk of serious flu complications, getting vaccinated is especially important. It is also important for caregivers of anyone at high risk including children younger than 6 months, who are too young to get a flu vaccine.
Individuals in a high-risk group that experience symptoms of flu (fever, chills and feeling very tired accompanied by sore throat, muscle or body aches, headaches, or nasal congestion), should contact their health care provider early in the illness. Antiviral drugs can be prescribed by a physician, and work best if started within two days of getting sick. Individuals who are not in high risk groups and who have mild illness typically do not need medical care or antiviral drugs. These individuals should stay home and avoid contact with other people. Anyone who experiences more severe symptoms such as trouble breathing, pain or pressure in the chest or abdomen, difficulty eating or drinking, or confusion should contact their health care provider or seek emergency care.
To stop the spread of flu and other respiratory illnesses, you should also:
Stay home while sick and limit contact with others
Cover your cough or sneeze with your sleeve or disposable tissue
Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and warm water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
Calaveras Public Health monitors local influenza activity through weekly reports of patients presenting to the local hospital emergency department with influenza like symptoms. So far this year there has not been a spike in illness.
Flu vaccine is available in many locations in Calaveras County, including Calaveras County Public Health Division, doctors’ offices, pharmacies, health centers or clinics.
If you are interested in getting your annual influenza vaccination or for more information, please call Calaveras Public Health Division at (29) 754-6460 or visit our website calaveraspublichealth.com.
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