Denton County Public Health officials confirmed the first pediatric flu-related death of 2018-2019 season; however, they did not release any further details.
They did not reveal the age or identity of the child but warned people that Denton County continues to see flu cases.
On Monday, after confirming the county’s first pediatric flu-related death of the season, Dr. Matt Richardson, director of Denton County Public Health, said, “Losing a child in our community to influenza is incredibly difficult, and this family remains in our thoughts.”
“We continue to see flu activity within Denton County, and flu is certainly still a risk. We want to remind residents to keep washing your hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick to best protect yourself and others,” Dr. Richardson added.
The public health director of Denton County reminded residents that flu activity is still going on and the best way to prevent catching flu is to get immunized.
People must also take certain precautions in order to prevent flu, such as washing hands and staying home when they are sick to prevent spread. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is no precise start or end date for the influenza season; however, it usually starts in October, which can peak sometime between December and February, and end as late as May.
