Three children die from the flu this week

February

A 10-year-old in Long Island, a 12-year-old in Boston and a 6-year-old in North Carolina are among the first fatal victims of the flu virus this season.

The child in North Carolina was the first reported death on Feb. 10. The two other children died over the weekend.

This was the first season when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended children older than six months old get vaccinated for the flu.

Getting the flu shot lessens the severity of flu symptoms, public health officials say.

The flu season typically peaks in February and early March.

This entry was posted on Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 4:57 pm by Candice Ferrette. Print This Post | Email This Post

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