Acute Communicable
Disease Control

 
Contact Information
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Acute Communicable Disease Control
313 N. Figueroa Street, #212
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 240-7941
Fax: (213) 482-4856
Email:acdc2@ph.lacounty.gov

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Influenza (Flu)
Influenza, “flu,” is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. Symptoms can include fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, and muscle aches. Flu season in Los Angeles County is typically the first week of October through the end of March. However, flu circulates throughout the year. Depending on the season, age, and prior health conditions flu can be serious and/or life-threatening. Nationally, flu can cause between 9-35 million cases and on average 200,000 hospitalizations each year. The CDC estimates that anywhere from 5-20% of the population can get the flu each year. In Los Angeles County with more than 10 million residents, that means anywhere from a half a million to 2 million cases of flu can happen each season. 

Everyone 6 months of age and older should get a flu vaccine as soon as vaccine is available each fall.  Since the virus changes each year it is necessary to receive a new influenza vaccine each year.

Health Officer Order Information
In 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and Health Officer issued an order to protect health care personnel from influenza and lower the risk of the transmission to patients. This order remains in effect. Additional information HERE.

Local Data
Los Angeles County respiratory surveillance information is summarized during the respiratory virus season. View the current data at RespWatch. You can sign up to get the latest report emailed to you every week.

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