OES News In Depth: Widespread Flu in California
Channel: Cal OES
Date: 2017-01-21

California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is reporting widespread flu activity across the state and that is more severe than last year. Since the beginning of the influenza season, CDPH has received reports of 14 influenza-associated deaths. Hospitals and medical clinics statewide have been impacted by a surge in influenza patients. However, there are some precautions you can take to help avoid catching the flu, as well as other illnesses.