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Hong Kong reports second child flu death this season

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A 12-year-old unvaccinated girl has died from Influenza A in Hong Kong, marking the second child fatality of the current flu season. Local health authorities are reporting high levels of influenza activity and are urging the public to get vaccinated to build community immunity and reduce the risk of severe illness or death. AI

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Hong Kong reports second child flu death this season

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Simpson Cheung ·

    Unvaccinated girl, 12, becomes Hong Kong’s second child flu death this season

    A 12-year-old unvaccinated girl has become the second child to die after suffering from influenza A since the current flu season began in Hong Kong in late June, the Centre for Health Protection has said. Centre controller Edwin Tsui Lok-kin said on Wednesday that local influenza…

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