Wisconsin reports 1st pediatric death from flu this season

DHS confirms first flu-related death of a child in Wisconsin for 2024-25 season
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in the state for the 2024-2025 season.
Wisconsin child dies from flu, 1st such death of season
MILWAUKEE - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services on Thursday confirmed a child has died from the flu, the first pediatric influenza-associated death in the state this season. Tom Haupt is the Wisconsin DHS respiratory disease epidemiologist. He said the child lived in the north-central part of the state.
DHS announces 1st pediatric flu-associated death in Wisconsin
WI (WEAU) - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services is announcing the first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin for the 2024-2025 season. According to a press release from the DHS, 16 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported nationwide.
Wisconsin DHS confirms 1st pediatric flu death of 2024-25 season
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services(DHS) on Thursday confirmed the state's first pediatric influenza-related death of the 2024-25 season.
Wisconsin reports first pediatric death from flu this season
The state's first pediatric flu death this season is one of 16 that have been reported nationwide. Respiratory virus activity is high in Wisconsin, especially in the southern and northeastern parts of the state,
Child dies from flu in Wisconsin, marking first pediatric influenza death of the season
In a news release issued Thursday, State Health Officer Paula Tran expressed her sympathies to the family of the child who died and urged everyone 6 months old and up to get a flu
DHS confirms first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in the state for the 2024-2025 season. Nationwide, 16 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported.
Wisconsin reports first pediatric flu death of season, urges vaccination and prevention
Wisconsin health officials confirmed the first pediatric influenza -associated death in the state for the 2024-2025 season. "We are saddened to announce the season's first death of a child from flu in Wisconsin,
Wisconsin health officials report first influenza-associated death of a child this season
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