5 people have died from flu in California this month

January 26, 2015  20:50

California's Napa County reported its serial death caused by flu complexity. The patient was 65 years old, and this is already the fifth official death in the state this month.

Doctors warn that the flu epidemic is still not receding.

Earlier it was reported about one death in Sonoma County, two deaths in San Mateo County and one in San Francisco.

The actual number of victims may be more, doctors worry. They call for citizens, especially those, who are at high risk,  to get vaccination and in case of first symptoms to see a doctor immediately, America.ru reports.

Risk category includes small children, pregnant women, elderly people and people with chronic diseases.  American doctors strongly recommend follow the basic rules, such as hand washing, and in case of the disease -definitely stay at home to avoid spreading the virus and further complications.

 

 

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