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Mississippi Reports First Pediatric Flu Death; Vaccination Urged

1/25/2025

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Dotson Urges Vaccination

Mississippi has reported its first pediatric flu death of the 2024-2025 season, tragically involving an unvaccinated child. Dr. Renia Dotson, the state epidemiologist, urges everyone aged six months and older to get vaccinated. Since 2008, the state has seen 27 pediatric flu fatalities, highlighting the critical importance of flu shots as the season peaks from January to March.

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Dr. Bell Advocates Vaccination

South Carolina has recorded its first pediatric flu-related death this season, prompting urgent calls for vaccinations as cases surge. Dr. Linda Bell stresses that everyone aged six months and older should get vaccinated against flu, COVID-19, and RSV to protect themselves and their communities from further tragedies.

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Dotson Urges Vaccination

Mississippi has reported its first pediatric flu death of the 2024-2025 season, tragically involving an unvaccinated child. Dr. Renia Dotson, the state epidemiologist, urges everyone aged six months and older to get vaccinated. Since 2008, the state has seen 27 pediatric flu fatalities, highlighting the critical importance of flu shots as the season peaks from January to March.

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