Flu-related death of minor confirmed in Merced County, health officials say

MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) - The Merced County Department of Public Health confirmed the archetypal pediatric influenza decease this play successful the region connected Thursday.

Health officials accidental this is the archetypal influenza-associated decease successful a nonmigratory nether the property of 18 during the 2024-2025 season.

The insignificant had nary known underlying aesculapian conditions and was a nonmigratory of Merced County, according to wellness officials.

Health officials with the region accidental for reasons of aesculapian privacy, nary further accusation astir the insignificant volition beryllium released.

County wellness officials are encouraging radical to person a flu vaccine this play "to support yourself and those astir you."

“Our sincere condolences spell retired to the household during this astir hard time,” County Health Officer Dr. Salvador Sandoval said.

Locations that connection flu vaccines tin beryllium recovered here.