Midlands child dies from flu complications – WIS News 10

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – A child in the Midlands has died from flu complications, according to the South Carolina Department of Public Health.Linda Bell, State Epidemiologist and DPH’s director of the Health Programs Branch, said that South Carolina has seen “widespread flu activity” and recommended that everyone get vaccinated against the flu.“The same preventive methods that protect against COVID-19 also protect against the flu: vaccination, masks, and frequent handwashing,” a statement from DPH said. “Staying away from others while sick is very important and prevents spread in our communities.”During the week ending on Jan. 18, there were more than 600 hospitalizations and 13 flu-related deaths.Feel more informed, prepared, and connected with WIS. For more free content like this, subscribe to our email newsletter, and download our apps. Have feedback that can help us improve? Click here.Copyright 2025 WIS. All rights reserved.

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