Spring storm brings rain and wind Tuesday into Wednesday

MPR News is your trusted resource for the news you need. With your support, MPR News brings accessible, courageous journalism and authentic conversation to everyone - free of paywalls and barriers. Your gift makes a difference.

Create a More Connected Minnesota

The Minnesota Department of Health is
reporting that a 12-year-old girl from the Twin Cities area died of
apparent complications of influenza. It's the first reported death
of a child from complications during the 2007-2008 flu season.

      Health Department spokesman Buddy Ferguson didn't know what day
the girl died, and wouldn't reveal where exactly she lived. He says
the agency is coordinating with local public health offices in
anticipation of increased demand for flu vaccinations.

      He says there's likely to be some vaccine clinics set up around
the Twin Cities starting Friday.

      Ferguson says pediatric flu deaths are relatively rare, although
there was an unusually high six deaths of children from influenza
in the 2006-2007 flu season.

The Minnesota Department of Health is
reporting that a 12-year-old girl from the Twin Cities area died of
apparent complications of influenza. It's the first reported death
of a child from complications during the 2007-2008 flu season.


Health Department reports first child's death of 07-08 flu season

Share

Create a More Connected Minnesota