Overview
- The deceased was an older adult with underlying health conditions who had not received a flu shot, according to public health officials.
- Flu activity is currently low, but officials expect infections to increase with travel and indoor gatherings over the holidays.
- County Health Officer Dr. Muntu Davis urged residents to get an updated vaccine and offered condolences to the family.
- Public health guidance includes frequent handwashing, staying home when sick, and wearing a well-fitting mask in crowded indoor spaces, especially around people at higher risk.
- Authorities withheld specifics about the patient, and they noted last season recorded 334 flu-related deaths in L.A. County, with Long Beach reporting 22.