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DALLAS (Jan. 17,
2020) – Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS) is reporting
the first confirmed pediatric flu-related death in Dallas County
for the 2019-2020 season. The patient was 16 years of age and
a resident of Dallas. This is the tenth flu-related death for the
2019-2020 season. For medical confidentiality and personal privacy reasons,
DCHHS does not provide additional identifying information.
“This flu death is another tragic reminder
of the seriousness of the flu. I can’t stress enough the importance of
getting an annual flu vaccine and practicing prevention measures”, said Dr.
Philip Huang, DCHHS Director and Health Authority.
"Getting flu vaccine is especially
important for persons with chronic health conditions, such as asthma,
diabetes, or heart disease-to decrease their risk of severe flu
illness. Practicing everyday preventive actions can also help slow
the spread of influenza and other respiratory illnesses. These steps
include: frequent hand washing, covering your coughs/sneezes with a
tissue or into your elbow and staying home if you have flu-like
symptoms. Finally, if you do get sick with the flu, take antiviral
medications if your doctor prescribes them."
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) recommends a yearly flu vaccine for all persons
aged six months and older, with rare exception.
It is not too late to receive your
seasonal flu vaccine. Flu vaccines for adults and children are
available at all DCHHS immunization clinic sites
at no cost.
DCCHS will provide free flu immunizations
for adults and children at the following community outreach locations:
Thursday,
January 23, 2020
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Eastfield Community College
3737 Motley Dr.
Mesquite, TX 75150
Saturday,
January 25, 2020
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Pleasant Grove Christian Church
1324 Pleasant Dr.
Dallas, TX 75217
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