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First Flu Victim of Season: Pediatric Death Sparks Urgency!

The first pediatric flu death of the season in Wisconsin state has sounded an alarm. Health officials have asked to take immediate preventive actions such as vac in order to protect against flu and other dangerous respiratory illnesses.

First Flu Victim of Season: Pediatric Death Sparks Urgency!
First Flu Victim of Season: Pediatric Death Sparks Urgency!


United States: The state authorities of Wisconsin have alarmed health providers and the public to stay on guard during the current flu season after the first pediatric flu death case struck the state this season.

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According to State Health Officer Paula Tran, “We are saddened to announce the season’s first death of a child from flu in Wisconsin, and our deepest sympathy goes out to this child’s family,” fox11online.com reported.

Respiratory viruses remain a significant health concern, especially in children. If you or your loved ones have not received your flu or COVID-19 vaccine yet this season, it’s not too late. Vaccines are safe, effective, and save lives,” Tran added.

The officials have not disclosed the child’s age or location. Across the country, 16 pediatric Flu-related deaths have been witnessed.

Respiratory illness activity

Fear and anxiety levels remain high for respiratory illness activity in Wisconsin; emergency department visits are up due to flu and RSV, which are particularly dangerous for infants and young children.

According to DHS, all people who are 6 months and older should get vaccinated for flu and COVID-19. It is advisable for infants that are 8 months or younger and infants 9-19 months whose risk of RSV is higher to take the RSV vaccine, fox11online.com reported.

From their healthcare provider, parents and caregivers can obtain information about which vaccines are appropriate for their children.

Experts advise that pregnant women between 32 weeks and 36 weeks of gestation are given one dose of the maternal RSV vaccine, Abrysvo, from September to January. Other people aged 60 and above can also take a jab for RSV if they are at a high risk of getting infected.

Advisory to stay safe

People can help stop the spread of germs and increase protection against respiratory viruses by:

  1. Wash their hands frequently with soap and water for more than twenty seconds.
  1. Not to touch their nose, eyes, or mouth.
  2. Students abstain from going to school or other crowded places if they have flu-like symptoms.
  3. Ensure that they put a face mask on whenever they have to cough or sneeze and make sure children use a handkerchief or their elbow when they do the same.

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