Growing number of young children dying from flu
11 hours ago
Linda Carroll
The family of a 12-year-old boy in Florida is grieving after flu is suspected in the child's death on Tuesday. Dylan Winnik had sniffles and was exhausted, symptoms his family initially thought were a cold. Now, they believe it was flu.
Health officials aren't sure yet, but Dylan may be the latest in a growing number of young children dying this year from influenza. As of Jan. 20, there had been 37 flu-associated deaths in children, according to the most recent data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Seven children died within the last week. Compared to last year's flu season at this time, there were only eight children who died from flu, the CDC reported Friday.
https://www.today.com/health/growing-number-young-children-dying-flu-t121674
