State Health Officials Confirm Pediatric Influenza Death

MADISON – The Department of Health Services and the City of Milwaukee Health Department today confirmed that a child in the city of Milwaukee has died from complications related to influenza.  In Wisconsin, deaths from influenza are only reportable if they are pediatric (under age 18) deaths. Because of patient confidentiality laws and out of respect for the family, neither the Department of Health Services nor the City of Milwaukee Health Department will be releasing the decedent’s sex, age, race or location of residence.
Source: Wisconsin DHFS Press Releases - Category: Hospital Management Authors: Source Type: news