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Nebraska officials reported the first pediatric influenza-related death for the 2025 to 2026 season.The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said there have been 52 additional pediatric flu-related deaths this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.’Not too late to get a flu shot’: Flu cases rise in Douglas County amid severe seasonOfficials said there have been 22 additional flu-related deaths in Nebraska this season. DHHS said antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), should be considered as early as possible for people with the flu.Officials advised to avoid close contact with individuals who are sick, to stay home when you are sick, to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and to wash your hands often with soap and water.DHHS said the flu vaccination and common preventative measures can help reduce the risk of getting the flu and other winter illnesses. Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.NAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Local News | National | Sports | Newscasts on demand |
Nebraska officials reported the first pediatric influenza-related death for the 2025 to 2026 season.
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services said there have been 52 additional pediatric flu-related deaths this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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‘Not too late to get a flu shot’: Flu cases rise in Douglas County amid severe season
Officials said there have been 22 additional flu-related deaths in Nebraska this season.
DHHS said antiviral drugs, such as oseltamivir (Tamiflu), should be considered as early as possible for people with the flu.
Officials advised to avoid close contact with individuals who are sick, to stay home when you are sick, to cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze and to wash your hands often with soap and water.
DHHS said the flu vaccination and common preventative measures can help reduce the risk of getting the flu and other winter illnesses.
Make sure you can always see the latest news, weather, sports and more from KETV NewsWatch 7 on Google Search.
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