First pediatric flu death reported in Mississippi for this season

MSDH reports the first confirmed pediatric flu death in the state for the 2021-2022 season.

Pediatric deaths are defined as deaths of individuals under 18 years of age.

Including this reported death, there have been a total of 23 pediatric flu deaths reported in Mississippi since pediatric flu deaths became reportable in the 2008-2009 season.

Dr. Mitchell Sanford with Memorial reminds residents that the flu vaccine is not only safe with the COVID vaccine, but as important as ever due to the possibility of contracting both viruses at the same time.