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HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) — The state’s Dept. of Public Health said a child died earlier this week due to the flu.
Officials said it is the first pediatric death involving the flu this season, however it is unclear how old the child was.
The flu is considered to be widespread across the state, as 29 others have died because of the flu in CT so far this season.
“Our hearts go out to the family of this child. For confidentiality reasons, I can’t provide you with any additional details about this child’s illness”, said Commissioner Raul Pino. “I can, however, emphasize the importance of vaccinating children against influenza. In Connecticut, there have been reported 12 flu-associated pediatric deaths from the 2005-06 flu season through the 201718 season. Only two of these cases (17%) had evidence of current flu vaccination.”
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