Pediatric flu death reported in Nebraska

The first pediatric influenza-related death in Nebraska has been reported to the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, as of Dec. 18.

Nationally, two additional pediatric flu-related deaths have been reported this season according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There have been two flu-related deaths in Nebraska this season.

Antiviral drugs like oseltamivir - Tamiflu - should be used as early as possible in people with flu-like illnesses. For those who are not sick, common preventive measures along with flu vaccines can help prevent flu and other winter illnesses...