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First death of the 2018/19 flu season reported in Washoe County
Get vaccinated now for protection through the holidays
The Washoe County Health District is reporting the first flu-related death of the 2018/19 flu season in Washoe County. The victim was over 65 years old and at risk for flu-related complications due to underlying medical conditions in addition to their advanced age. It does not appear that the individual had been vaccinated this year for the flu.
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CDC Week 50, Dec 9, 2018 to Dec 15, 2018
Summary:
Influenza surveillance for Clark County, Nevada includes data collected from local acute care hospitals and other healthcare
providers. During week 50, influenza activity increased locally and nationally. In the state of Nevada, the geographic spread of
influenza was regional, and the ILI activity level was minimal. In Clark County, as of 12/15/2018, sixty-two influenza-associated
hospitalizations and zero influenza-associated deaths were reported. The proportion of emergency room (ER) and urgent care
clinic visits for Influenza-Like Illness (ILI) was 3.8% in week 50 which was higher than the proportion in week 49 (2.8%).
Approximately 54% of area ER and urgent care clinic visits for ILI were children under 18 years of age. Influenza A was the
dominant type circulating. Southern Nevada Health District will continue to update the public on the progression of the season
and encourage influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older.
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3 flu-related deaths reported in Clark County
by News 3 StaffThursday, January 3rd 2019
Influenza death graphic. (MGN Online)
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) ? The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting the 2018-2019 season?s first flu-related deaths. One of the reported deaths occurred in a child in the 0-4 age group. The two adult patients who died were in the 50-64 age group.
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The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting the 2018-2019 season’s first flu-related deaths. One of the reported deaths occurred in a child in the 0-4 age group. The two adult patients who died were in the 50-64 age group. “These flu-related deaths are tragic reminders that influenza is a serious illness,” said Dr. Joe Iser, Chief Health Officer of the Southern Nevada Health District.
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