UPDATE JAN. 10: There have been 5 more deaths associated with the flu in Clark County.
During week 1 in the state of Nevada, influenza-like illness was widespread but low.
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In Clark County, for the season, as of Jan. 4, there were 634 influenza-associated hospitalizations and 11 influenza-associated deaths including one pediatric death.
The proportion of emergency room (ER) and urgent care clinic visits for ILI was 5.1% in week 1 which was higher than week 52 (4.9%). Approximately 42.9% of area ER and urgent care clinic visits for ILI were made by children under 18 years of age. Southern Nevada Health District will continue to update the public on the progression of the influenza season and encourage influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older without contradincations.
UPDATE JAN. 3: Two more people have died since the last report. Both people were in the 50 to 64 age range. The 5th death happened during the week of Dec. 8 through 14 and the latest death happened during the week of Dec. 22 through 28, 2019.
The proportion of emergency room (ER) and urgent care clinic visits for ILI was 4.9% in week 52 which was higher than week 51 (3.5%). Approximately 47% of area ER and urgent care clinic visits for ILI were made by children under 18 years of age. Influenza B was the dominant type circulating. Southern Nevada Health District will continue to update the public on the progression of the influenza season and encourage influenza vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older.
UPDATE DEC. 9: The Southern Nevada Health District says another flu death has been reported for 2019. That brings the total to 4 for the current flu season. The victim was in the 65 plus age group.
ORIGINAL STORY
The Southern Nevada Health District is reporting 2 additional flu deaths, bringing the total to 3 this year.
All 3 deaths took place in the 65+ age group, according to SNHD's website.
The first death was reported in early November.
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There have been 102 hospitalizations this year because of flu.
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