Three children die of flu in Ottawa

 

 

Three children have died of flu in Ottawa. All three deaths occurred in recent weeks, health officials said. All three were under the age of 10. Officials are not releasing the names of the deceased to protect the privacy of their families. Doctors say the flu can be very dangerous if it causes other health problems in children.

Ottawa hospitals have seen a sharp increase in flu patients this month. Most of these patients are children with severe symptoms. In this context, health experts are urging parents to get their children vaccinated. They are also advising sick children to stay home to prevent the spread of the flu. This year, the flu season has started earlier than usual in Ontario. Doctors say they are seeing more flu cases and serious complications than usual at this time of year. They also say the flu can cause severe illness that may require hospital care. Officials say the respiratory season is not over and the flu season is likely to continue to be difficult in the coming weeks.