Stanislaus County woman dies from flu, health officials say

A Stanislaus County woman in her early 60s has died from influenza, making her the first person in the county under the age of 65 to die from the virus this flu season.

"This death is a sad reminder that flu can be deadly, especially for people at risk for severe disease,” Dr. Julie Vaishampayan, Stanislaus County Public Health Officer, said in a news release.

The release did not indicate if anyone in the county over the age of 65 has died of the flu this season.

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Every year, influenza spreads across the country, from person-to-person, among families and communities. The severity of flu illness can vary from mild to severe. Flu-related complications can lead to hospitalization and sometimes death