Public Health is reporting its first flu-related death of the season, saying it was an elementary-school-aged child from King County. FOX13
Hospitals are feeling the stress of a one-two punch of RSV and influenza season.Public Health is reporting its first flu-related death of the season, saying it was an elementary-school-aged child fromHealth officials are saying that there is a rapid surge in cases of respiratory illness right now. They say the best way to prevent the flu from spreading is by getting vaccinated and staying home when sick.
According to a Wednesday press release, the child died from flu-related complications on Nov. 13. It was the first reported pediatric flu death in Washington State, and the first for King County since 2020. Officials are saying this year’s flu season started in October, which is much earlier than normal, and cases are only increasing.It’s tragic to lose a child to illness, and our hearts go out to this child’s family and loved ones," said Dr.
Hospitals are at overcapacity, and officials say it is because of this steep, unprecedented rise in respiratory viruses. As of Wednesday, the trend is primarily seen among children, and will likely continue in the coming weeks.
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