As flu soars early in Tarrant County, a child has died of the virus, authorities say
A child has died of the flu in Tarrant County for the first time since 2015, authorities said Thursday.
The child had other health conditions that Tarrant County Public Health Director Vinny Taneja did not describe.
“The patient tested positive for Influenza B, which is circulating early and predominantly this season,” he said.
Tarrant County Public Health did not report the date that the child died, or the child’s sex or age.
Three other children have died of the flu in Texas in the current season.
A sharp rise in flu activity in Tarrant County began in November and appears to be continuing.
“We want to remind everyone to get their flu shot,” Taneja said. “It’s definitely not too late, and the vaccine offers you the best protection against getting the flu.”
