The Mississippi State Department of Health has confirmed the first pediatric flu death of the 2023-24 flu season.
The victim or location was not identified.
Influenza, commonly called the flu, is a seasonal threat that can result in extended illness or hospitalization. Vaccination each flu season is the best way to protect adults and children from seasonal flu and its complications.
Flu shots for children under 18 and for under-insured adults are now available at county health departments.
Bob Bakken provides content for DeSoto County News and its social media channels. He is an award-winning broadcaster, along with being a reporter and photographer, and has done sports media relations work with junior and minor league hockey teams. Along with his reports on this website, you will find this veteran media member providing sports updates and high school football play-by-play on Rebel 95.3 FM Radio.
