Area teenager dies from flu, health officials say
WHIO TV • • health
Key Points:
- A teenager in Clinton County has died from the flu, marking the first flu-related death in the county since 2009, according to local health officials.
- No specific details about the teenager have been released, but the Clinton County Health District expressed condolences to the family.
- Greene County recently reported the first pediatric flu death in Ohio for the 2025-26 flu season, highlighting ongoing flu risks in the region.
- Health officials emphasize that it is not too late to receive a flu vaccine, as the flu season can continue through May, and they recommend preventive measures such as frequent handwashing and staying home when sick.
- In 2025, Clinton County saw 120 flu-associated hospitalizations, with symptoms ranging from
