The states colored brown in this map from the Centers for Disease Control shows where flu activity is widespread. You see that California is currently seeing “regional” activity.
(Centers for Disease Control)
If you’re worried about contracting the flu, the CDC says that an annual flu vaccine “is the best way to reduce the chances that you will get seasonal flu and lessen the chance that you will spread it to others.” The CDC recommends everyone over age 6 months go ahead and get the shot. Today in a release, Dr. Ron Chapman of the California Department of Public Health also urged Californians to be vaccinated. Continue reading