Health Officials Warn Flu Activity Is Expected to Rise During the Holidays and Urge Angelenos to Get Vaccinated as Soon as Possible

Health officials in Los Angeles County confirmed the region’s first flu-related death of the season, underscoring renewed calls for residents to get vaccinated as holiday travel and gatherings ramp up.

The person who died was an older adult with underlying health conditions, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. A county investigation found the individual had not received this year’s flu shot.

Although flu activity remains low, health officials expect cases to climb in the coming weeks as people spend more time indoors and move around for holiday events. Public Health urged residents to get vaccinated as soon as possible, noting t

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