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Teen is NC's first flu death; officials urge vaccinations
Raleigh, N.C. ? A 15-year-old died Wednesday of complications from influenza, becoming North Carolina's first fatality of the flu season, public health officials said Thursday.
The teen's identity, hometown and gender weren't released to protect the family's privacy, officials said.
?The death of this healthy young person is a tragic reminder of the potentially devastating effects flu can have on people at any age,? State Health Director Dr. Jeff Engel said in a statement. ?Most flu infections can be prevented by getting the vaccine. Flu vaccine is readily available and affordable this year, and is the single most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones.?
The teen who died hadn't received a flu shot this year, officials said...
Teen is NC's first flu death; officials urge vaccinations
Raleigh, N.C. ? A 15-year-old died Wednesday of complications from influenza, becoming North Carolina's first fatality of the flu season, public health officials said Thursday.
The teen's identity, hometown and gender weren't released to protect the family's privacy, officials said.
?The death of this healthy young person is a tragic reminder of the potentially devastating effects flu can have on people at any age,? State Health Director Dr. Jeff Engel said in a statement. ?Most flu infections can be prevented by getting the vaccine. Flu vaccine is readily available and affordable this year, and is the single most effective way to protect yourself and your loved ones.?
The teen who died hadn't received a flu shot this year, officials said...