The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first child flu death of this year. It's the second such death since Sept. 1, 2024.One child was from central Wisconsin. The other is from northeastern Wisconsin. No other information is being released about the victims at this time. According to the health department's latest report, statewide influenza-like illness activity is very high.RSV activity is high as well, particularly among children under 5 years old.COVID-19 activity is low.Health officials are also reminding everyone that it's not too late to still get a flu shot.For more information on the Wisconsin Health Department's latest respiratory virus surveillance report, click here.Top HeadlinesSuper Bowl LIX tickets seem cheaper than in recent years. Data shows where it ranks in the last decadeMilwaukee woman sues after part of feeding tube left in her for 35 yearsUnlicensed 'after-hours' club chaos: Investigation uncovers shooting details37-year-old Milwaukee man charged in stabbing, strangling landlord to deathPackers wide receiver Sterling Sharpe elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported the first child flu death of this year. It's the second such death since Sept. 1, 2024.
One child was from central Wisconsin. The other is from northeastern Wisconsin. No other information is being released about the victims at this time.
According to the health department's latest report, statewide influenza-like illness activity is very high.
RSV activity is high as well, particularly among children under 5 years old.
COVID-19 activity is low.
Health officials are also reminding everyone that it's not too late to still get a flu shot.
For more information on the Wisconsin Health Department's latest respiratory virus surveillance report, click here.
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