2-year-old girl dies from influenza A complications

A 2-year-old girl suffering from paediatric influenza A infection died last night due to complications.

The Centre for Health Protection said the girl had good health in the past. This is the third fatal case of paediatric influenza infection this year.

Including this case, 13 severe paediatric flu cases have been recorded since the launch of this year's seasonal influenza vaccination programmes in September, with only one having received the vaccination prior to the onset of illness.

The CHP urged schools and parents to arrange for students and their children to receive the vaccination promptly, as it is one of the most effective ways to prevent seasonal influenza and its complications.