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Dallas County child dies from the flu
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth • • health
Key Points:
- Dallas County has reported its first pediatric flu death since 2022, indicating an earlier and more aggressive flu season than in previous years.
- Health officials have not released details about the child’s age or medical conditions due to privacy laws.
- Dr. Philip Huang, Director of DCHHS, emphasized the importance of annual flu vaccinations for everyone six months and older to reduce serious illness and protect the community.
- Local hospitals, including Children's Health Dallas and Cook Children's Medical Center, have seen a surge in child flu cases and respiratory illnesses recently.
- Parents are advised to keep sick children home, practice good hygiene like handwashing and covering coughs, and seek immediate medical care if children show severe symptoms such as difficulty breathing or lethargy.
