In spite of the fact that number of deaths and hospitalizations related to swine flu in San Mateo County has decreased, health officials are still urging everyone to get vaccinated.

This month, free clinics have been arranged since the vaccine was in high demand in February.

Chief Health Officer for San Mateo County, Dr. Scott Morrow, said, “I still encourage everyone to get vaccinated. High numbers of residents taking a precautionary measure to get themselves and their families vaccinated directly contributes to a milder flu season”.

Last year, when the epidemic started, the county saw 10 H1N1-related deaths and 95 hospitalizations.

After the pandemic was declared in April, around 50 million hospitalizations were reported across the nation by the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention within eight months. And there have been nearly 10 million more since then.

According to the CDC, for the past some months, reports in California have been erratic.

While doctors and pharmacies have reported that they are running out of the swine flu vaccine, the county health office and free clinics have them in ample.

The virus is most intimidating to kids, pregnant mothers and anyone who is suffering from chronic medical conditions. It is recommended that children below 10 years should get two doses at least three weeks apart.