Ohio Reports Season's First Pediatric Flu Death Amid High Viral Activity
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Ohio has reported its first pediatric death from the flu this season, with a 9-year-old girl in Clemont County succumbing to the virus. The Ohio Department of Health (ODH) has seen over 900 hospitalizations due to the flu, although this is below the five-year average. During the peak flu season, ODH recommends vaccination and standard hygiene practices like handwashing and covering coughs to prevent the spread of the virus.
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