""We send our condolences to the family and loved ones of the person we lost. This tragic death reminds us how serious influenza can be," Dr. Muntu Davis, Los Angeles County health officer, said in a news release. Flu activity is low at the moment, though it is likely to increase with Thanksgiving next week and the holiday season, which typically involves more plane travel and indoor gatherings."
"The flu vaccine can be administered at the same time as the COVID-19 vaccine and takes two weeks for protection to develop. "You can also reduce your risk by taking simple but powerful steps," Davis said. "[W]ash your hands frequently, stay home and away from others when you feel sick, and wear a well-fitting mask in crowded indoor spaces, around people at higher risk, or whenever you have symptoms.""
L.A. County reported its first influenza-associated death of the season in an elderly person with underlying health conditions who had not received a flu vaccine. Flu activity is currently low but is expected to rise with Thanksgiving and holiday travel and indoor gatherings. Last season was notably severe in California, and state officials warn this season could be similarly bad. Health authorities, including the CDC, recommend annual flu vaccination for everyone aged 6 months and older. Nationwide, 280 children died from flu last season, about 90% of whom were unvaccinated. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be co-administered; protection develops in two weeks. RSV immunization is recommended for older adults.
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