DHS Confirms Pediatric Influenza-Associated Death in Wisconsin

DHS Confirms Pediatric Influenza-Associated Death in WisconsinThe Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric influenza-associated death in Wisconsin for the 2022-2023 season. Nationwide, 30 pediatric influenza-associated deaths have been reported. DHS encourages all Wisconsinites, especially children, to get vaccinated against the flu as soon as possible. Early data show this year’s flu vaccine is a match to current circulating influenza strains and will prevent or reduce symptoms of influenza infection. “DHS is…

Elizabeth.Goodsitt

December 20, 2022

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