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Child dies due to flu-related complications in Placer County
Health officials urge people to get flu vaccine
A school-age child died from flu-related complications in Placer County, health officials said Tuesday.The child was healthy before contracting the flu and died at a hospital, the Placer County Public Health Department said.“The loss of a child to influenza is heartbreaking and we extend our deepest sympathy to the family,” said Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson in a statement. “This is a tragic reminder of just how serious influenza can be. Across the state, there have been 46 flu-related deaths between Sept. 29 and Dec. 21, according to the California Department of Public Health. Two other children have died due to flu complications, including one in Sacramento County. The majority of the flu-related deaths in the state – 29 – were people over the age of 65.At this time last year, California saw 36 flu-related deaths, state records show.Flu activity in California continues to increase. Health officials are urging residents to get the flu vaccine.“I urge everyone to get an annual flu vaccine. While the flu shot doesn’t guarantee you won’t get the flu, it does reduce the severity of the flu,” Sisson said. “Getting vaccinated reduces flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, missed days of school and work, and flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. Please, please get a flu vaccination if you haven’t already.”The predominant flu strain circulating across the state is influenza B, “which is particularly dangerous in children,” Placer County health officials said.“One common myth is that you can get the flu from a flu shot. The virus in the flu vaccine is inactivated and cannot cause the flu,” Sisson said. “Another common misconception is that influenza is the same as the ‘stomach flu.’ The ‘stomach flu’ is also called gastroenteritis and involves irritation of the stomach and intestines, often associated with vomiting or diarrhea. While not enjoyable, gastroenteritis normally resolves quickly. Influenza, on the other hand, attacks the respiratory system — your nose, throat, and lungs — and can be very serious, even deadly.”SYMPTOMSThe flu is very contagious and causes serious respiratory illness, Sacramento County health officials said. Symptoms include:FeverHeadacheTirednessCoughSore throatNasal congestionBody achesIllness typically lasts two to seven days“Influenza may cause severe illness or even death in people such as the very young or old, or those who have underlying health conditions,” officials said in a statement.
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. —
A school-age child died from flu-related complications in Placer County, health officials said Tuesday.
The child was healthy before contracting the flu and died at a hospital, the Placer County Public Health Department said.
“The loss of a child to influenza is heartbreaking and we extend our deepest sympathy to the family,” said Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson in a statement. “This is a tragic reminder of just how serious influenza can be.
Across the state, there have been 46 flu-related deaths between Sept. 29 and Dec. 21, according to the California Department of Public Health. Two other children have died due to flu complications, including one in Sacramento County. The majority of the flu-related deaths in the state – 29 – were people over the age of 65.
At this time last year, California saw 36 flu-related deaths, state records show.
Flu activity in California continues to increase. Health officials are urging residents to get the flu vaccine.
“I urge everyone to get an annual flu vaccine. While the flu shot doesn’t guarantee you won’t get the flu, it does reduce the severity of the flu,” Sisson said. “Getting vaccinated reduces flu illnesses, doctor’s visits, missed days of school and work, and flu-related hospitalizations and deaths. Please, please get a flu vaccination if you haven’t already.”
The predominant flu strain circulating across the state is influenza B, “which is particularly dangerous in children,” Placer County health officials said.
“One common myth is that you can get the flu from a flu shot. The virus in the flu vaccine is inactivated and cannot cause the flu,” Sisson said. “Another common misconception is that influenza is the same as the ‘stomach flu.’ The ‘stomach flu’ is also called gastroenteritis and involves irritation of the stomach and intestines, often associated with vomiting or diarrhea. While not enjoyable, gastroenteritis normally resolves quickly. Influenza, on the other hand, attacks the respiratory system — your nose, throat, and lungs — and can be very serious, even deadly.”
SYMPTOMS
The flu is very contagious and causes serious respiratory illness, Sacramento County health officials said. Symptoms include:
- Fever
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Nasal congestion
- Body aches
- Illness typically lasts two to seven days
“Influenza may cause severe illness or even death in people such as the very young or old, or those who have underlying health conditions,” officials said in a statement.