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Hawaiʻi Department of Health announces first pediatric influenza death of the season

A state resident under the age of 18 has died of influenza, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health announced today. This is the first death of a child from influenza in Hawai’i during this flu season. In the prior 10 years, Hawai’i has recorded six pediatric deaths due to influenza.

Hawaii Health Department Recommends Preteen Vaccinations

The DOH Immunization Branch recommends that preteens ages 11 and 12 get vaccinations to protect them from whooping cough, meningococcal, human papillomavirus, and influenza infections.