LATE THIS AFTERNOON, WE LEARNED THAT A CHILD UNDER THE AGE OF 5 IS THE FIRST PEDIATRIC DEATH FROM THE FLU IN MAINE THIS SEASON. THE MAINE C-D-C SAYS THE CHILD WAS NOT VACCINATED AND TESTED POSITIVE FOR INFLUENZA B. FOR THE FAMILY’S PRIVACY– NO OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE DEATH IS BEING RELEASED AT THIS TIME. THE MAINE C-D-C SAYS T
First Maine child dies of flu this season, health officials say
Health officials said Maine has recorded the first flu-related death of a child this season.The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the child was from southern Maine and was younger than 5 years old.The child did not get their flu shot this season and tested positive for influenza B, officials said.No other information has been released about the child’s death.”We express our deep condolences to the family for their loss,” said Nirav D. Shah, director of the Maine CDC.The Maine CDC said 19 flu-related deaths in adults have been reported this season.Flu season typically runs from late September to May.
AUGUSTA, Maine —
Health officials said Maine has recorded the first flu-related death of a child this season.
The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention said the child was from southern Maine and was younger than 5 years old.
The child did not get their flu shot this season and tested positive for influenza B, officials said.
No other information has been released about the child’s death.
“We express our deep condolences to the family for their loss,” said Nirav D. Shah, director of the Maine CDC.
The Maine CDC said 19 flu-related deaths in adults have been reported this season.
Flu season typically runs from late September to May.
