Posts Tagged ‘vaccine’
Influenza Has Arrived In Delaware
Delaware’s first known case of influenza for the current season is also the first pediatric case of the season. Public Health officials said Thursday that labs have confirmed that a child under age five from Kent County has been diagnosed with the flu. The state has been encouraging all Delawareans to get the flu vaccine,…
Read MoreAnother Flu Death in Delaware – in Sussex County
The number of lab-confirmed flu cases in Delaware is currently lower than this time last year, however the number of flu-related deaths continues to increase this flu season – with 16 – the third highest season in the past 10 years. This past week saw the death of a 90 year old Sussex County man…
Read MoreFlu Cases Skyrocketing in DE, 2nd Sussex County Person Dies
Public Health officials in Delaware report the number of laboratory-confirmed flu cases is skyrocketing. Between January 21st and 27th there were 650 confirmed cases – and also a 4th death from the flu – and the second in Sussex County. Officials report that an 82 year old Sussex County man with underlying health conditions died…
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