Flu activity is increasing in California. Last season 80,000 Americans died from the flu. To reduce the risk, the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and San Joaquin County Public Health Services recommend the annual flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older. People with chronic health conditions, pregnant women, children under 2 years of age, adults aged 65 and older, and nursing home residents are a high risk of developing flu-related complications, however, deaths can occur at any age.