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Child's Flu Death Sparks Urgent Vaccination Call in SC

1/25/2025

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  • A tragic flu-related death has struck South Carolina's Midlands, claiming the life of a child and marking the state's first pediatric flu fatality this season. With flu activity surging, health officials are urgently encouraging vaccinations to protect against this and other respiratory illnesses. Vaccines are readily available at numerous providers and DPH health department clinics.