Published January 13, 2011, 07:18 AM
Death of N.D. child linked to flu
BISMARCK (AP) — The state Health Department said Wednesday that a child in north central North Dakota died of the flu.
BISMARCK (AP) — The state Health Department said Wednesday that a child in north central North Dakota died of the flu.
The youngster had underlying medical conditions and died while hospitalized. Officials said the child tested positive for influenza A and was younger than 10.
State Epidemiologist Tracy Miller said the rare death of a child is a reminder that influenza can be a serious illness.
The department urged people to get a flu shot. It said 28 of the 80 flu cases reported statewide as of Wednesday were in children younger than 10.
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