First Flu Death in LA County Confirmed October 26, 2019 flu, healthcare, public health, vaccines 1109 The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health confirmed the first flu-associated death for the 2019-2020 flu season. The 2018-19 season had 125 reported flu deaths in Los Angeles County. Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend flu immunization for everyone greater than 6 months old. Learn more about flu prevention and symptoms. Here