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Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of the season

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(WKBN) - The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported the state's first flu-associated pediatric death of the season. The teenager from Allen County is under the age of 18, according to ODH. "Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza, though common, is a serious health threat," said ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. "We urge parents to protect their kids. It's not too late for parents and kids to get a flu vaccine. It may very well pre…

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Flu-related death of teen reported in Allen County

Allen County Public Health and the Ohio Department of Health confirmed the first pediatric flu-related death of the 2024-2025 flu season occurred in Allen County. The deceased individual was a teenager under the age of 18 from Allen County. This tragic loss underscores the seriousness of the flu and the importance of prevention, especially with flu activity at very high levels at this time. Section: Health

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Ohio has reported its first pediatric flu death of the season. Here's what doctors say you should know

Local doctors are encouraging parents to get their flu shot, and schedule their child's shot, after the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) announced the state's first pediatric flu-associated death this flu season.ODH said Friday an Allen County teenager under the age of 18 died from flu-related causes."Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza, though common, is a serious health threat," ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff said in a release. "W…

·Cincinnati, United States
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First child in Ohio dies from flu during worst season in 15 years, health department says

Flu activity, which peaks between December and February, has been steadily increasing and current flu activity is "very high," says state data.

·Columbus, United States
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Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of the season

(WKBN) - The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) reported the state's first flu-associated pediatric death of the season. The teenager from Allen County is under the age of 18, according to ODH. "Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza, though common, is a serious health threat," said ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff. "We urge parents to protect their kids. It's not too late for parents and kids to get a flu vaccine. It may very well pre…

·Charleston, United States
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Teen dies of flu in Allen County. It's Ohio's first pediatric flu death this season.

A teenager under 18 years old from Allen County in Western Ohio has died from the flu, the first pediatric flu death this season, according to the Ohio Department of Health.ODH Director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff urges parents to get their kids vaccinated against the flu, which is "well above the five-year average for this time in the season."Sadly, this tragic death reminds us that influenza, though common, is a serious health threat, said Vanderhoff…

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News 5 Cleveland broke the news in on Friday, February 21, 2025.
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