North Carolina reports 1st pediatric flu deaths

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.
North Carolina reports first pediatric flu-related deaths of season
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.
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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.
Multiple child flu deaths so far this season, NCDHHS says
RALEIGH, N.C. — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has announced two pediatric flu deaths so far in the 2024-2025 season. 171 adults also died from the infection. One of the child deaths reportedly came from the eastern region. Another death, in the central region, was due to flu complications.
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One child in the Eastern region and another in the Central region died due to flu complications, health officials said.
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