"We as infectious disease physicians still believe that everybody six months and older should get the flu shot. While the flu is usually mild, it can cause hospitalization and death. Children under the age of two are at higher risk. Parents should get their children ages six months and older vaccinated as soon as possible to decrease the risk of severe complications."
"As of Feb. 28, eight Massachusetts children have died from the influenza, as well as 298 adults, the state's influenza data base indicates. The latest pediatric death occurred sometime between Feb. 15 and Feb 21. The first two pediatric flu deaths occurred during the week of Dec. 21 and Dec. 25, and, within the next week, three more children died."
Massachusetts experienced eight pediatric influenza deaths during the 2023-2024 flu season, along with 298 adult deaths as of February 28. The first two child deaths occurred in late December, followed by three more within the subsequent week, with the eighth death occurring between February 15-21. Despite flu season nearing its conclusion, infectious disease experts continue recommending vaccination for all individuals six months and older. Only 38.1 percent of Massachusetts residents had received the seasonal flu vaccine by late February. Flu activity levels decreased by late February, with low severity and moderate flu-like activity reported. Health officials emphasize that while influenza is typically mild, it can cause severe complications and death, particularly in children under two years old.
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