NKY child dies from flu; first juvenile flu death in Kentucky this season
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Key Points:
- A child from Kenton County, Kentucky, has died from the flu, marking the first juvenile flu death reported in the state this season; the child was not vaccinated against the flu.
- Dr. Steven Stack, secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, expressed condolences and emphasized that the flu can be severe, particularly for young children and those with high-risk conditions.
- The CDC reports that as of December 13, the current flu season has resulted in approximately 4.6 million illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations, and 1,900 deaths nationwide.
- Kentucky health officials urge families to get vaccinated, highlighting the flu vaccine as a safe and effective measure to reduce the risk of severe illness, hospitalization,
