Ohio reports first pediatric flu death of the season
The first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season in Ohio has been confirmed, involving 16-year-old Ryleigh Spurlock from Beavercreek, highlighting the ongoing severity of the flu season.
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North Carolina Reports First Flu-Related Death of 2025-2026 Season
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services reported the first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 season in western NC, highlighting the ongoing risk of serious illness from respiratory viruses and emphasizing the importance of vaccinations and preventative measures.
First flu death of 2025-2026 season reported in western North Carolina
North Carolina reports its first flu-related death of the season in western North Carolina, highlighting the severity of the ongoing flu season, which has seen the highest number of deaths since 2009, and emphasizing the importance of preventative measures like vaccination and good hygiene.
"First Flu-Related Death of the Season Reported in Los Angeles County"
Los Angeles County has reported its first flu-related death of the 2023-24 flu season. The patient was an elderly resident with multiple underlying health conditions and was apparently unvaccinated against the flu. Health officials are urging residents to get vaccinated and warned of a potentially busy fall and winter season with the simultaneous spread of flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
First Flu Death of the Season Confirmed in Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County has reported its first flu death of the 2023-24 season, involving an elderly resident with multiple underlying conditions who was not vaccinated against the flu. The Department of Public Health emphasizes the seriousness of influenza and its potential complications, such as pneumonia and exacerbation of underlying health conditions. Health officials recommend flu vaccination for everyone over 6 months old, as the flu, along with respiratory viruses RSV and COVID-19, can create a "tripledemic" that strains healthcare providers. Antiviral medications can help reduce the duration of illness and provide better protection against complications or death.
Iowa Reports First Flu Death of the Season
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has reported the first flu-related death of the 2023-2024 respiratory virus season in the state. The victim was an older adult from southern Iowa. Health officials are urging Iowans to prioritize their health and the well-being of their community by practicing good hygiene, staying home when sick, and consulting healthcare providers about vaccines and preventive measures against influenza and other respiratory diseases. They also emphasize the importance of getting vaccinated to protect against serious illness and death from respiratory diseases like the flu, RSV, and COVID-19.
First Flu Death of the Season in Montana's Cascade County
Montana's first flu death of the season has been reported in Cascade County. The person who died was under the age of 50. The Cascade City-County Health Department encourages people to wash their hands, stay home when sick, and get immunized to limit the spread of respiratory illnesses. Immunizations for flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are available at CCHD by appointment, with walk-in clinics scheduled throughout October.