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2 flu-related child deaths confirmed in North Carolina, surge in cases continues

Two children have died of flu-related complications in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
These are the first two pediatric flu deaths of the 2024-2025 flu season, with one child from the Eastern region and another from the Central region.
North Carolina has reported 171 adult flu-related deaths this season amid rising flu cases and continued COVID-19 activity.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends all children ages 6 months and older receive a seasonal flu vaccine and an updated COVID-19 vaccine.

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WYFF

2 children die from flu in North Carolina, health officials say

Two children have died of flu in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

10 days ago·Greenville, United States

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WSOC-TV

2 children reported dead from influenza, first pediatric deaths in North Carolina

Two children have reportedly died from complications of influenza, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.

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abc11 Raleigh

2 children, 56 adults die from flu-related illness as virus continues to spread

North Carolina has seen a rise in flu cases in recent weeks in combination with continued COVID-19 activity

10 days ago·Raleigh, United States

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WWAY TV

NCDHHS announces first pediatric flu deaths of 2024-25 season

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season. According to a press release, they both died due to complications of influenza. One child was from Eastern North Carolina. “We at the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services extend our deepest sympathies to the families of these children,” said State Epidemiologist Z…

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CBS 17

2 flu-related child deaths confirmed in North Carolina, surge in cases continues

EDITOR'S NOTE: The following video is about the latest flu cases in North Carolina, as of 02/12/2025. RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — The flu is hitting hard in the 2024-2025 season with some of the highest numbers seen in years. On Wednesday, the latest toll for adults who have died this season with flu complications reached 171. Adding to that count for the first time this season were two pediatric deaths. Dr. Daniel Park, Medical Director of UNC Healt…

10 days ago·Raleigh, United States

North Carolina reports first pediatric flu-related deaths of season

NORTH CAROLINA (WGHP) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting two pediatric flu-related deaths, the first for the 2024-2025 flu season, according to a news release. One child in the Eastern region and another in the Central region of the state recently died due to complications of influenza. Additional information about the cases will not be released. The NCDHHS urges vaccination for children ages six months and…

10 days ago·Cleveland, United States

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