A child’s death from influenza in Kentucky has highlighted growing concerns about low vaccination rates and increasing respiratory illness cases across the state. The Kentucky Department for Public Health confirmed this was the state’s first pediatric flu death of the 2024-2025 season, noting the child had not received this season’s flu vaccine. Dr. Steven Stack, commissioner of the Department for Public Health, emphasized the severity of the situation. “Influenza is on the rise across Kentucky,” he said. “Unfortunately, viruses like influenza and COVID-19 are serious diseases that can be deadly to some people, including children. Vaccination is the best way … Continue reading Kentucky’s First Child Flu Death Amid 9,000 Cases and 32 Outbreaks — Less Than 17% of Kids Vaccinated