Snohomish County Teen Dies From Flu

Teen dies from flu

Pediatric flu death confirmed in Snohomish County

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – The Snohomish County Health Department (SCHD) has confirmed the first pediatric flu death in Washington State this season. Health Officer Dr. James Lewis reported that a school-age teenager died from influenza last week. According to a report from January 17, 59 people have died from the flu in Washington state. The

Washington health officials confirm first child flu death of the season

For the first time this flu season, a child has died from influenza here in Washington, according to the state health department. A teenager from Snohomish County got sick and passed away last week, officials said Wednesday. So far this season, Snohomish County has had 10 deaths and 222 people hospitalized. Statewide, influenza had killed 59 people as of Jan. 17. “Our hearts go out to the family and friends of this youth,” said Health Officer D…

First pediatric flu death in Washington state highlights rising cases across the state

A school-age teenager has died after becoming ill from influenza last week, marking the first pediatric influenza death in the state this season.

Snohomish County reports first pediatric flu death of the season

HeraldNet.com HeraldNet.com - Everett and Snohomish County news from The Daily Herald in Everett, Washington The death of a school-age teenager last week was also the first pediatric flu death in the state. Snohomish County reports first pediatric flu death of the season Jenna Peterson