Flu Kills 2 Virginia Children, Health Officials Confirm

Virginia Department of Health reports first two pediatric flu deaths
Virginia health officials report two influenza-associated pediatric deaths for the 2024-25 flu season in Virginia.
Flu Kills Two Virginia Children, Health Officials Confirm
Tragedy has struck two Virginia families after the first pediatric flu deaths of the 2024–25 season were reported, state health officials announced. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed that one young school-aged child (5–12 years old) in the Eastern Region and one teenager (13–17
First two flu-related deaths in Virginia are children, VDH reports
RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reported Monday that two children have died from the flu for the first time this season.
Two Virginia children die from flu, first pediatric deaths of the season
The Virginia Department of Health reports two children have died from the flu, marking the first pediatric flu deaths of the season. One death involved a school-aged child in the Eastern Region, while the other was a teenager in Central Virginia.
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After two Virginia children died from the flu, the Virginia Department of Health is sounding the alarm. The VDH said the two children who died were in the 5-12 and 13-17 age range. SEE ALSO: Virginia health officials report stable COVID-19,
2 Virginia children die from the flu, prompting warning from health officials
Two children in Virginia have died from the flu, marking the state's first influenza-related fatalities among children this season, according to the Virginia Department of Health.
2 children die in Virginia from flu-related complications, including in eastern region
The Virginia Department of Health is reporting two children have died from complications from influenza, including a young child in the eastern part of the state.
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2 Virginia children die from flu
Two Virginia children have died after they got sick with the flu, according to the Virginia Health Department (VDH), marking the first two pediatric influenza deaths in the state during the 2024-25 flu season.
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