Ozaukee Co. child dies from influenza

[tetano]

OZAUKEE COUNTY (WKOW) -- The Ozaukee County Public Health Department has announced their first pediatric death from influenza.

They have not released any further information related to the death. On New Year's Day, a 12-year-old Milwaukee County girl died of complications related to the flu.

On average, the state sees two child deaths each year related to the flu. The flu is a contagious viral infection which mostly affects the respiratory system; nose, throat and lungs. Symptoms can include fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, boy aches, headache, chills, and fatigue. Some people may also experience vomiting and diarrhea.

http://www.wkow.com/story/27848914/2015/01/14/ozaukee-co-child-dies-from-influenza

[Ronan Kelly]

Ozaukee County toddler is third flu-related death in Wisconsin

Thursday, January 15, 2015 10:14 a.m. CST
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OZAUKEE COUNTY, WI (WTAQ) - Wisconsin's latest reported flu death was that of a two-year-old boy in Ozaukee County.

WISN-TV in Milwaukee said the toddler died on Christmas Day from Type "A" influenza.

Officials are not sure if the boy had any underlying health problems, or whether he had a flu vaccination.
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http://wtaq.com/news/articles/2015/jan/15/ozaukee-county-toddler-is-third-flu-related-death-in-wisconsin/