County urges vaccinations as flu, COVID, RSV cases jump

Healthcare workers and people years and older are eligible for Covid- vaccines Photo by Chris Stone As the region moves deeper into the colder months holiday get-togethers are in full swing and so are contagious viruses But six years after the beginning of the global COVID- pandemic San Diego County bureaucrats are reminding residents to be cautious as the virus is still spreading and still potentially debilitating or deadly We are already seeing impacts on the preponderance vulnerable in our locality and cases are only going to rise reported Dr Sayane Thihalolipavan a San Diego County residents robustness officer According to county details only around of residents have received COVID- boosters this season The numbers are better for flu vaccinations but not by much Just of San Diegans have received flu vaccines this season Flu cases have also spiked in contemporary weeks Although the flu is a common illness that typically comes and goes with the season it can still be fatal Last year in San Diego County announced flu-related deaths including seven children Just because you were sick with the flu or COVID- in the last year doesn t mean you still can t get infected Thihalolipavan mentioned Respiratory syncytial virus is also on the rise in the county an illness that young children and older adults may be the bulk susceptible to In the week ending on Nov there were four RSV hospitalizations and tests that came back positive Each of these respiratory illnesses presents with similar clues such as fever cough and sore throat but county bureaucrats explained there is one way to steer clear of them or at least minimize their worst effects vaccines According to the Centers for Syndrome Control and Prevention anyone six months or older should receive a flu vaccine which the bulk insurances cover Residents who don t have insurance can get a free flu shot by visiting any of the county flu vaccine locations myturn ca gov or by calling - - San Diego Getting vaccinated is the best way to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy and safe this holiday season Thihalolipavan announced