Nebraska boy younger than 5 dies from the flu

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http://www.omaha.com/article/20130108/LIVEWELL01/701099964/1685#nebraska-boy-younger-than-5-dies-from-the-flu

By Bob Glissmann

A child under 5 years old from Lancaster County has died from influenza, state officials said Tuesday.

The death was the state's second flu-related one this season, officials said. The first was a man in his 60s, also from Lancaster County.

The child, a boy, had no underlying health conditions, said Dr. Joann Schaefer, the state's chief medical officer.

Most children and adults recover from the flu, Schaefer said, but the child's death is a sad reminder of how serious influenza can be. “It's just tragic. Our heart goes out to the family. It's just very sad.”

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Flu prevention tips

In addition to getting vaccinated against influenza, Nebraska state officials offered these flu prevention tips:

• Wash your hands often.

• Avoid contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home from work, family gatherings and social functions if you're sick.

• Cover your mouth and nose when you cough with a tissue or sleeve, not your hands

• Eat healthy and get plenty of rest

• Don't smoke

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2. carry a bottle of hand sanitizer with you when you leave the house.

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3. And...

don't bite your nails, don't pick your nose, don't rub your eyes.

All contribute to getting the flu.