February is turning into a busy month for healthcare workers treating people who are sick.
Dr. Nuovo says this year's influenza levels are the highest in more than seven years.
Flu hospitalizations in California peaked the first week of February with more than 4,300 people having to be admitted.
"Hospitals are busy, the ICUs are busy, and the doctors' offices are busy. Every appointment is booked," Dr. Nuovo said.
"The influenza-a strain that's circulating is particularly infectious," Dr. Nuovo said.
Last week, four more children died from the flu in California – bringing the season total to 15 deaths. And the state health department says only a small percentage of Californians got a flu shot this season.
Some people are also wearing masks in public to help stop the spread.
But there could be some relief on the way. Dr. Nuovo says this weekend's warmer weather across the state could help get flu levels lower.
Nationwide, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 24 million people have gotten the flu so far this year. There have been 13,000 deaths, according to the CDC.
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