Flu deaths rise as anti-vaccine disinformation takes root
- California and the U.S. Are experiencing the worst flu season since pre-pandemic times, with at least 41 million illnesses, 540,000 hospitalizations, and 23,000 deaths reported by the CDC.
- Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital reported treating 139 inpatients and 1,532 outpatients for flu-related issues this season, according to Dr. Lynn Fitzgibbons.
- Deaths from the flu in Los Angeles County reached 202 in 2024-25, nearly doubling the 126 deaths in the previous season, with the 65-and-older group particularly impacted.
- Health officials emphasize vaccination for all individuals aged 6 months and older to mitigate flu-related complications, as fewer residents have done so in recent years.
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