Central New York child dies of flu, third confirmed death in New York State

One Central New York child has died of the flu, according to the New York State Department of Health.

This is the third confirmed pediatric flu death in New York State. Two other deaths were confirmed in Western New York.

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For more information, visit the New York State Department of Health website.

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