California has some of the highest rates of flu across the United States – KCRA Sacramento

California has some of the highest rates of flu across the United States

The California Department of Public Health currently listing RSV at a 12.2% positivity rate in California, and the flu at 7.4%.

Updated: 9:08 AM PST Dec 4, 2023

California is one of ten states listed by the CDC as having some of the highest rates of influenza in the country. California, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida are all listed as having the highest rate of respiratory virus across the nation.The California Department of Public Health currently lists RSV at a 12.2% positivity rate in California, and the flu at 7.4%.This is a great time to get vaccinated before we start traveling for the holidays going around the country and seeing our loved ones, said Dr. Vanessa Walker, Chief Medical Executive at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.Dr. Walker explained it only takes about two weeks for protection to set in after receiving the flu vaccine.Medical professionals explain, that this year the vaccine is a great match for the viruses, specifically Influenza A, which is being seen most frequently among the public.If we get vaccinated, if we do a good job, and it really penetrates throughout the community, then we can set ourselves up to have a decent flu season where lots of people are protected, said Dr. Walker.

California is one of ten states listed by the CDC as having some of the highest rates of influenza in the country.

California, New Mexico, Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Florida are all listed as having the highest rate of respiratory virus across the nation.

The California Department of Public Health currently lists RSV at a 12.2% positivity rate in California, and the flu at 7.4%.

This is a great time to get vaccinated before we start traveling for the holidays going around the country and seeing our loved ones, said Dr. Vanessa Walker, Chief Medical Executive at Sutter Roseville Medical Center.

Dr. Walker explained it only takes about two weeks for protection to set in after receiving the flu vaccine.

Medical professionals explain, that this year the vaccine is a great match for the viruses, specifically Influenza A, which is being seen most frequently among the public.

If we get vaccinated, if we do a good job, and it really penetrates throughout the community, then we can set ourselves up to have a decent flu season where lots of people are protected, said Dr. Walker.

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