The first pediatric deaths of the flu season were confirmed today.
Two children died of influenza, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
DHHS and many doctors agree – the best way to prevent the flu is to get vaccinated.
Doctor Teresa Holtrop is the President of the Michigan Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She says some parents are afraid of the vaccine, but this is where education is necessary.
“When you have a death like this then you always kick yourself after and say, ‘uh I should have’ and that’s just the tragedy behind these deaths.”
DHHS says the flu season has likely peaked, but there is still flu activity.