Ohio reports at least 3 child flu deaths according to : Cincinnati Enquirer

The Ohio Department of Health says more than 2,000 people have been hospitalized with Flu-related illnesses this Flu season, which usually last from October to May. Sandusky County reported a spike in the number flu-related cases in January. CLOSE Skip in Skip x Embed x Share WATCH: How to prevent the Flu ~Courtesy of Saint Peter's Healthcare SystemFlu shots are available at Sandusky County Health Department and most retail pharmacy stores in Sandusky County. Ohio confirmed three flu-related child deaths in the past few weeks: a 6-year-old boy from Columbiana County, a 6-year-old girl in Cuyahoga County, and a 7-year-old girl in Fulton County. (Photo: File photo)COLUMBUS - Officials say several children around Ohio have died of flu-related illnesses and hospitalizations continue to increase in the midst of what is typically peak time during flu season.




Christopher Avilia, 6, of Columbiana County died in January as did another 7-year-old from Fulton County, Ohio near Toledo. February typically marks the peak of flu season and Dr. Erme said the current strain of flu that is being transmitted is associated with the most severe symptoms. "I think that people need to realize that influenza is not a trivial disease and even healthy people, whether they are young, whether they are older, can suffer complications of influenza including death," Erme said. Erme added people use caution, but not paranoia, and treat the flu very seriously. She also said people should stay home when they do not feel well so they don't transmit the flu to others.

Child flu deaths in Ohio on the rise

(WSYX/WTTE)MORE VIDEO Child flu deaths in Ohio on the riseA health alert has been issued after another child in Northeast Ohio has died from the flu. There have been at least 20 cases of pediatric flu deaths across the country. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) said the numbers of flu cases are expected to rise for a least another several weeks. Doctors said it is still not too late to get the flu vaccine to protect yourself and your family. Client Raven Babbs, a mother of twin 5-month-old girls said it would be devastating to lose a child to flu.



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