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.collected by :Lucy William
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