Ohio died in his first pediatric flu, including a child under 18 years of age, the state health department has seen the United States and Baki State on Friday in 15 years.
Director of the department, Dr. Bruce Vendorhoff said, “Death in Alan County in North Western Ohio,” reminds us that influenza is a serious health threat. ,
Flu activity, which usually increases peaks between December and February, has been steadily increasing since the beginning of December and the current flu activity is “very high” according to state data.
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“We urge parents to protect our children. Parents and children are not too late to receive flu vaccine. This can prevent you or your loved ones from getting seriously ill, “Vendorhoff said in a news release.
Since the onset of the flu season, according to the state health department, more than 9,000 influenza hospitals have been admitted to Ohio. This season is “well” for the state at an average of five years at this point, although the department stated that usually occurs between one and six pediatric deaths per season influenza.
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Flu vaccines are easily available in most health care providers’ offices, local health departments and retail pharmacies such as Walgren and CVS. The department also reminded Ohios that there are all ways to help prevent the spread of influenza, using alcohol-based hand sanitizer repeatedly, using alcohol-based hand sanitizer, and covering cough and sneezing with tissues or elbows. .
Samantha is a medical business and health care reporter of Samantha Hendricson Dispatch. He can be reached at shendrickson@dispatch.com
