DENTON, Texas — Health officials Monday reported Denton County's first pediatric flu-related death of the 2018-2019 influenza season.
Authorities didn't reveal the age or identity of the child but warned residents that the county continues to see flu cases.
“Losing a child in our community to influenza is incredibly difficult, and this family remains in our thoughts," said Dr. Matt Richardson, director of Denton County Public Health, in a statement released early Monday afternoon. "We continue to see flu activity within Denton County, and flu is certainly still a risk. We want to remind residents to keep washing your hands, covering coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick to best protect yourself and others."
According to the Center for Disease Control, there's no exact start or end date for the flu season, but it usually begins in October, can peak sometime between December through February, and end as late as May.
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