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Local Child Dies of Influenza
Influenza is deadly every year -- mostly affecting the elderly and young children. But this time a surprising number of adults have succumbed to a nasty strain of the flu.
Now a LOCAL CHILD was the victim in Umatilla.
Last week 3.4% of all emergency room visits in Oregon were due to an influenza-like illness.
129 influenza-related hospitalizations were reported in the Portland Area.
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