TDH: Third flu-related pediatric death confirmed in Tennessee

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The Tennessee Division of Well being confirmed a 3rd pediatric influenza-related loss of life in Tennessee on Tuesday. TDH reported it occurred within the east area of Tennessee.

The loss of life comes as flu season peaked in Tennessee in November and December. Since then, new circumstances have began quickly declining, however circumstances may nonetheless flare up for a number of extra months. The Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention say vital exercise can final up till Might.

This is a vital reminder that it is nonetheless not too late to get the flu shot for both your self or your kids. Nationwide there have now been greater than 85 pediatric flu deaths.

This season is also coming with a scarcity of kids’s drugs that is precipitated some points with dad and mom making an attempt to deal with their little one at dwelling. Walgreens solely now simply lifted a number of restrictions on purchases for kids’s over-the-counter fever-reducing merchandise. CVS nonetheless has its restrictions in place.

Consultants mentioned to get them to the physician if a cough, fever or sore throat begins to worsen.