The child was under five years old and had no known comorbidities, the Department of Health said. The DOH did not identify the child nor say where they were from.
The number of people sick with influenza and the number of those who are sick enough to visit doctors, emergency departments, and be admitted to a hospital all remain very elevated, the DOH said.
The Department of Health encouraged people to get a flu vaccination, saying it prevents millions of illnesses and flu-related health care provider visits each year. Vaccinations are recommending for everyone ages six months or older, the DOH said.
Those at greater risk for serious complications from the flu, include:
Children younger than five years, but especially children younger than two years;
People 65 years and older;
Those who are pregnant or have given birth in the last two weeks; and
People who have medical conditions such as asthma, heart disease, and diabetes.
Flu vaccination should also be a priority for persons who live with or care for individuals at higher risk for influenza-related complication, the DOH said.
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