Flu

Flu Season in Salt Lake Sees 5 Deaths, Including 2 Children: Health Officials Urge Vaccination

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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The cold and flu season in Salt Lake County has taken a tragic turn, with five deaths reported, including two children and three adults over the age of 50. According to Nicholas Rupp of the Salt Lake County Health Department, none of the deceased individuals had received a flu vaccine, … Read more

Flu Outbreak: Nebraska Reports Pediatric Deaths, Urges Early Tamiflu Use and Vaccinations

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OMAHA, Neb. – The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has reported two pediatric influenza-related deaths and three deaths in total in the state this season. This is part of a larger trend, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a total of 20 children’s deaths from the flu this season … Read more