US EditionMississippi Reports First Pediatric Flu Death for 2025-26 Season
Mississippi has recorded 28 pediatric flu deaths since 2008, with flu cases increasing in severity this season, health officials said.
- The Mississippi State Department confirmed the first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season on Friday, though the agency released no specific details about the child to protect the family's privacy.
- This incident marks the 28th pediatric flu death in Mississippi since the health department began keeping records in the 2008-09 season; a pediatric death is defined as an individual under 18 years of age.
- Officials note that flu shots take two weeks to produce immunity, and flu season typically peaks in Mississippi, making early vaccination critical for residents six months and older.
- State Epidemiologist Renia Dotson urged vaccination, stating "a vaccination won't necessarily keep you from getting the flu" but remains the best protection against severe outcomes.
- To reduce virus spread, officials advise washing hands frequently, staying home when sick, and covering mouths and noses when coughing or sneezing, regardless of vaccination status.
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First pediatric flu death reported this season in Mississippi
First pediatric flu death reported this season in Mississippi JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The first pediatric death during the 2025-2026 flu season has been reported in Mississippi. This confirmed by the Mississippi State Department of Health on Friday. The MSDH said there have been a total of 28 pediatric flu deaths in the state since reportable deaths began in the 2008-2009 season. “We highly encourage people to get a flu shot. A vaccination won’t…
Mississippi confirms the state’s first child flu death of 2025–26 season
The Mississippi State Department of Health confirmed Mississippi's first pediatric flu death in the 25-26 season. according to MSDH this makes the states 28th pediatric flu death since the 2008-2009 season.
Mississippi reports first pediatric flu death for 2025-26 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) confirmed the first pediatric influenza death in Mississippi for the 2025-2026 flu season. Including this death, MSDH officials said there have been a total of 28 pediatric flu deaths in the state since reportable deaths began in the 2008-09 season. “We highly encourage [...]
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