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Maine CDC Health Advisory
June 28, 2024
Influenza-Associated Pediatric Death
Maine CDC has identified an influenza-associated pediatric death. This is the only influenza-associated pediatric death reported for the 2023-2024 influenza season. The child tested positive for influenza B Victoria. Influenza circulates in Maine throughout the year, at higher levels from early October to mid-May.
Clinicians should:
- Encourage annual influenza vaccination in all children 6 months and older who do not have contraindications
- Be aware that respiratory symptoms at any time of year could be caused by influenza infection, and
- Consider influenza testing and treatment in patients with respiratory symptoms at any time of year
