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FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The archetypal pediatric flu and RSV deaths for the 2024-2025 respiratory microorganism play were confirmed Tuesday by the Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH).
Of these deaths, the FCDPH says 1 pediatric decease was related to the flu portion the different was related to respiratory syncytial microorganism (RSV), some of which occurred wrong Fresno County.
The 1 pediatric decease reported successful Fresno County is 1 of 24 pediatric deaths owed to influenza reported crossed the state.
Health officials say, arsenic of March 22, 4 radical aged 18-64 person died owed to influenza successful Fresno County - and 13 radical aged 65 and older person died owed to influenza successful Fresno County.
Fresno County's influenza study dashboard can beryllium viewed here.
“Our deepest condolences spell retired to the families and loved ones of these children,” said Interim Health Officer Dr. Rais Vohra. “With respiratory infections inactive circulating successful our community, it’s important to retrieve that it’s not excessively precocious to get vaccinated against the flu and, if eligible, against RSV.”
The FCDPH urges everyone 6 months and older to get the flu vaccine, particularly children nether 5 years old, those 65 and older, large individuals, and radical with underlying wellness conditions specified arsenic asthma.
“Protect your loved ones contiguous by getting vaccinated,” Dr. Vohra said.
Anyone seeking to get the 2024-2025 flu vaccine tin visit the FCDPH website oregon telephone 559-600-3550.
