California health officials reported the season's first death from flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a child under 5 years of age, as the nation sees a surge in respiratory viruses heading into winter.
SACRAMENTO – California health officials reported the season's first death from flu and Respiratory Syncytial Virus in a child under 5 years of age Monday, as the nation sees a surge in respiratory viruses heading into winter.
"Our hearts go out to the family of this young child," state Public Health Director Dr. Tomás Aragón said in a statement."This tragic event serves as a stark reminder that respiratory viruses can be deadly, especially in very young children and infants."
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