LA County’s flu rates have surged, with 10.8% of specimens testing positive for the flu as of Dec 7. This marks a significant increase from previous weeks. Meanwhile, RSV cases also rose to 6.4%, but COVID-19 remains a concern, with 83 deaths identified since Sept 29.
The LA County Department of Public Health urges anyone six months old and above to get updated vaccines against flu, RSV, and COVID-19. Due to shared symptoms like fever and cough, testing is crucial to confirm a diagnosis between COVID-19 and the flu.
Source: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/if-youre-coughing-sneezing-and-sick-youre-not-alone-flu-rates-are-on-the-rise