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Alabama 14-Year-Old Dies From Flu Complications
Noah Smothers is the second young boy to die from flu complications in Alabama this month amid a surge caused by Influenza A subclade K, responsible for 4.6 million illnesses nationwide.
- On Monday, Noah 'Smo' Smothers, 14, died at TC Thompson Children's Hospital, with funeral services expected on Dec. 31.
- Data show subclade K, a variation of Influenza A, causes 4.6 MILLION illnesses, 49,000 hospitalizations and 1900 deaths nationwide, reflecting weak community immunity, experts say.
- Henagar Junior High officials remembered Noah 'Smo' Smothers, saying `He was loved by all who knew him` as he graduated in May and joined Ider High School's basketball team.
- The Alabama Department of Public Health says flu-like illnesses are high, with Smothers the second boy to die this month after fifth-grader Jace Watkins died Saturday.
- Amid holiday-season increases, officials and families express concern about a surge, as many members of the public taking precautions while doctors and health officials recommend hand washing, ventilation and masks.
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