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Wisconsin Reports First Pediatric Flu Death, Urges Vaccination

1/17/2025

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Wisconsin mourns its first pediatric flu death of the 2024-2025 season, part of a troubling total of 16 fatalities across the nation. State Health Officer Paula Tran urges families to prioritize vaccinations for both flu and COVID-19, highlighting the critical need for everyone aged six months and older to protect themselves against these respiratory threats.

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Wisconsin mourns its first pediatric flu death of the 2024-2025 season, part of a troubling total of 16 fatalities across the nation. State Health Officer Paula Tran urges families to prioritize vaccinations for both flu and COVID-19, highlighting the critical need for everyone aged six months and older to protect themselves against these respiratory threats.