Nebraska Reports Pediatric Flu Deaths, Urges Early Tamiflu Use and Vaccine Availability
OMAHA, Neb. — The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services has reported a total of three deaths in the state this flu season, with two of them being pediatric influenza-related deaths. This adds to the 20 children’s deaths from the flu that have been reported nationwide by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In response to the rising number of flu-related deaths, the Nebraska DHHS recommends using antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu as …