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Upstate Child Dies From Flu

This past week, the South Carolina Department of Public Health announced the state's first pediatric flu-related death, reporting a child in the Upstate died from influenza complications.
With surveillance beginning Sept. 28, 2025, DPH has issued weekly Flu Watch reports, and as of January 3, the department recorded 25 flu-associated deaths statewide, all adults.
Dr. Linda Bell, state epidemiologist and director of the Health Programs Branch, said South Carolina has widespread flu activity with rising hospitalizations and extended condolences to the family of the deceased child, urging flu and updated respiratory vaccinations.
Most insurance plans cover the shot and the flu vaccine is available from DPH health department clinics, doctors' offices, clinics, pharmacies and workplaces; appointments require calling 1-855-472-3432 or visiting the DPH website.
With other respiratory viruses circulating, officials said the active flu season coincides with measles, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus , and they advised that co-administering vaccines is safe and protection builds in about two weeks.

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