Eleven people died from influenza last week in San Diego County, health officials reported Wednesday.
Still, officials with the county’s Health and Human Services Agency said flu numbers are actually down compared to last year.
Twenty-six San Diego residents have died from influenza, down from 84 at this time last year.
Those who have died range from 41 to 95 years old and four of them did not have any underlying medical conditions.
Also, the total number of flu cases dropped for the first time last week after several weeks that saw an increase, health officials said.
In total, there have been 4,484 influenza cases this year, compared to 6,238 last season.
To avoid spreading the flu, health officials recommend washing your hands often, using hand sanitizers, avoid touching your face and cleaning commonly touched surfaces.
