NE: 2 flu deaths in Lancaster Co.-1 child; 1 adult

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2 flu-related deaths reported in Lancaster County

"The Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department confirmed on Tuesday that two deaths have recently occurred in Lancaster County related to influenza, and the number of flu cases is very high.

Health Director Judy Halstead said the adult and child who died were not immunized...".

 

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Re: NE: 2 flu deaths in Lancaster Co.

Re: NE: 2 flu deaths in Lancaster Co.

Source: http://nebraskaradionetwork.com/2013/01/08/state-reports-a-child-has-died-from-the-flu/


State reports a child has died from the flu
January 8, 2013 by Brent Martin

State officials report that a child has died from the flu.

The Department of Health and Human Services says that Lancaster County has reported two deaths due to the flu; one a two-year old child, the other a man in his 60s...

 

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Re: NE: 2 flu deaths in Lancaster Co.-1 child; 1 adult

Nebraska boy younger than 5 dies from the flu

A child under 5 years old from Lancaster County has died from influenza, state officials said Tuesday.

The death was the state's second flu-related one this season, officials said. The first was a man in his 60s, also from Lancaster County.

The child, a boy, had no underlying health conditions, said Dr. Joann Schaefer, the state's chief medical officer.

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http://www.omaha.com/article/201301...nebraska-boy-younger-than-5-dies-from-the-flu