Mary Wilson
Well-known member
Published March 17, 2022 10:12AM
Updated 10:46AM
By FOX6 News Digital Team
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed on Thursday, March 17 the deaths of three children under the age of 18 due to complications from influenza.
These are the first reported pediatric influenza-associated deaths in Wisconsin for the 2021-2022 season.
State Health Officer Paula Tran issued the following statement in a news release:
"DHS is deeply saddened to report these flu deaths in Wisconsin this influenza season. It is important to remember that along with COVID-19, other communicable diseases such as flu are circulating in our communities. Each of these alone can pose serious health risks for children, and co-infection can occur. It is not too late for Wisconsinites to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others." ...
https://www.fox6now.com/news/3-pedi...nual&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter
Updated 10:46AM
By FOX6 News Digital Team
MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed on Thursday, March 17 the deaths of three children under the age of 18 due to complications from influenza.
These are the first reported pediatric influenza-associated deaths in Wisconsin for the 2021-2022 season.
State Health Officer Paula Tran issued the following statement in a news release:
"DHS is deeply saddened to report these flu deaths in Wisconsin this influenza season. It is important to remember that along with COVID-19, other communicable diseases such as flu are circulating in our communities. Each of these alone can pose serious health risks for children, and co-infection can occur. It is not too late for Wisconsinites to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others." ...
https://www.fox6now.com/news/3-pedi...nual&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter
