VDH reports 1st 2 pediatric flu deaths in Virginia

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Virginia Department of Health reports first two pediatric flu deaths
Virginia health officials report two influenza-associated pediatric deaths for the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia.
VDH reports first two pediatric flu deaths of the season
The Virginia Department of Health on Monday reported two influenza-associated pediatric deaths, the first reports for the 2024–25 flu season. One death occurred in a young school-aged child between the ages of 5 of 12 years old in Virginia's Eastern Region and one in a teenage child between the ages of 13 and 17 years old in the Central Region,
First two flu-related deaths in Virginia are children, VDH reports
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported Monday that two children have died from the flu for the first time this season.
Virginia health officials urge flu vaccination after deaths of two children
(WSET) — After two Virginia children died from the flu, the Virginia Department of Health is sounding the alarm. The VDH said the two children who died were in the 5-12 and 13-17 age range. SEE ALSO: Virginia health officials report stable COVID-19, rising flu and declining RSV cases
Pediatric flu deaths announced in Virginia
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is reporting the first two influenza-associated pediatric deaths for the 2024–25 influenza (flu) season in Virginia. One death was of a school-aged child (5–12 years old) in Virginia’s Eastern Region and one a 13– 17-year-old in the Central Region of Virginia.
2 Virginia children die from the flu, prompting warning from health officials
Two children in Virginia have died from the flu, marking the state's first influenza-related fatalities among children this season, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
VDH reports the first two pediatric flu deaths in Virginia
The VDH reported on Monday that there were two influenza-associated pediatric deaths, which are the first reports of the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia.
Two Virginia children die from flu, mark first pediatric deaths this flu season
Two Virginia children have died after they got sick with the flu, according to the Virginia Health Department (VDH), marking the first two pediatric influenza deaths in the state during the
Two flu-related children deaths reported in Virginia, one in eastern region
Two children in Virginia have confirmed to have died in connection to influenza, more commonly referred to as the flu. One death was in Virginia's Eastern Region.
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