Two influenza children died, on the occasion of the first child influenza in Michigan in the 2024-25 season, and health officials confirmed on Friday.
The children, from the provinces of Win and Jensey, have contracted a seasonal influenza (H1N1), according to a press statement issued by the Ministry of Health and Humanitarian Services in Michigan (MDHHS).
In light of the reported deaths, officials state the public that every person 6 months or larger should get a influenza vaccine, including pregnant women.
“You kill the influenza and this is a tragic reminder. Dr. Abdel Said, director of health in Wayne Province, said in the statement:” We have life -savings. “
Influenza -related hospitals in Michigan have increased this season, where nearly 10,000 has been reported, according to data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outpatients of the influenza -like diseases are the highest level in 15 years, and hospitals have risen every week since November 30, reaching 2586 by the week ending on the first of February.
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The Center for Disease Control stated that the death of children is among at least 68 deaths from the reported flu in the country this season.
There are still many child flu deaths in Michigan under investigation, according to MDHHS. Weekly updates can be found in the Michigan flu concentration report.
Last season, influenza claimed the lives of nearly 200 children throughout the United States. Dr. Natasha Bagarian, the state’s medical chief executive, said that influenza rates are very high, and if the influenza vaccine did not receive last fall, it is not too late yet to get On one. Influenza, including hospitalization and death.
MDHHS reported that 2.6 million Michigander received influenza vaccine. The state aims to vaccinate 4 million population during the 2024-25 influenza season. Michigan’s sponsorship improvement data shows the state’s influenza vaccine coverage is the lowest compared to recent years.
Early treatment with antiviral drugs can help prevent severe influenza symptoms in those who transmit them. If you are more likely to risk complications, contact your doctor immediately. For more influenza information, please visit Michigan.gov/flu.
Nour Rahal is a breaking news correspondent. Email it: nrawi@freepress.com. Follow it on Twitter @nrawl1.