Louisiana | State confirms pediatric death from H1N1 influenza
The Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals today confirmed the death of a Northwest Louisiana child in a Shreveport hospital this week due to H1N1 flu. “Our hearts and prayers go out to this...
View ArticleWestern Australia | Child with meningococcal infection in critical condition
The Department of Health today reported that a young child was recently diagnosed with meningococcal disease and remains critically unwell. Meningococcal disease is an uncommon, life-threatening...
View ArticleWestern Australia | Two confirmed cases of meningococcal infection –...
The Department of Health today reported that two cases of meningococcal disease have been confirmed this week. Tragically, a young child died from the infection on the weekend, while a teenager is...
View ArticleMississippi | Public health officials report first pediatric flu death of the...
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) reports the first confirmed pediatric influenza death for the 2014-2015 flu season. The death occurred in an individual who lived in Central...
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