A school-aged child has died from influenza, the Department of Health in Orange County said Thursday.
No details have been given, but the Health Department said in a statement that, “While most cases of flu are mild, there are exceptions. Pre-existing health conditions often play a role in how individuals react to the flu.”
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this child,” said Dr. Kevin M. Sherin, director of the Florida Department of Health in Orange County Health “All of us should get the flu vaccine and continue to be alert and practice good hygiene measures “
In Florida, the most common influenza subtype detected at the Bureau of Public Health Laboratories (BPHL) in recent weeks has been influenza A (2009 H1N1). The strain is causing similiar complications as it did in 2009. This year’s vaccine does provide coverage of H1N1.
