""We are deeply saddened by the loss of a young person in our community to influenza,""
""There are steps people can take to protect themselves and those around them, including getting vaccinated, staying home when sick and practicing preventative measures.""
A child died last month in San Mateo County after contracting the flu, marking the area's second flu-related death of the season. The patient had not received a flu shot this season, and it was not known if underlying health conditions played a role. San Mateo County and the Bay Area are experiencing increased flu activity, with 314 flu-related emergency department visits for Dec. 21–27 and a test positivity rate of 15.4%, up 20% from the previous week. Flu-related deaths under 65 rose from nine in 2023–24 to 18 in 2024–25. Influenza can cause serious illness and complications, especially for people 65 and older, those with chronic conditions, and children under 5. Symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, congestion, muscle aches, headache, fatigue, vomiting and diarrhea. Antiviral medications can reduce illness length and severity if given soon after symptom onset. Flu vaccination reduces the risk of serious illness, including hospitalization and death.
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