Flu deaths rise again, first child death reported

The latest weekly flu report shows a child has died from the illness in Oklahoma.

The Oklahoma State Department of Health released the latest Influenza activity summary on Thursday and reported six more deaths due to flurelated illness, including the death of a child under 5.

Influenza-like illness is defined as having a fever greater than 100°F combined with a cough and/or a sore throat.

Twenty people have now died from flu-related illness since September and more than 863 people have been hospitalized in that time period.

The OSDH continues to urge people to get a flu shot

“This is the middle of the flu season,” said state Epidemiologist Laurence Burnsed. “There are supplies out there so there is still plenty of time to get your flu shot.” class. Applications are due March 13.

High school students entering their sophomore, junior and senior years are eligible to apply for the program, which helps participants gain a deeper understanding of the nonprofit sector. Through group activities and panel discussions with community leaders, students will develop hands-on leadership skills, learn about different types of giving and how they can best implement these skills in their communities.

The program is free for students; all expenses are covered by OMRF.

Applicants must demonstrate good academic standing and attend school in Oklahoma. Group sessions will begin in September and continue throughout the 2020-21 school year.

For more information, visit omrf. org/ teen-leaders. the Quincy LeNorman Nutrition Center at The Children's Hospital at OU Medicine in honor of their daughter, who was born premature at 24 weeks.

Children's Hospital says the gift will significantly advance the care already provided at the hospital by adding state-of-the art technologies and elevating best practices in nutritional science.

“We're both grateful and delighted to accept this generous gift presented by the LeNorman family,” said Jon Hayes, The Children's Hospital president. “Thanks to this funding, we'll realize a mutual goal to build upon and expand nutrition services that are vital to health and healing of the children we care for at The Children's Hospital.”