DHS Confirms Pediatric Respiratory Illness-Associated Death in Wisconsin

DHS Confirms Pediatric Respiratory Illness-Associated Death in Wisconsin The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) has confirmed the first pediatric death from a respiratory illness. The death is a result of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). “It is with great sadness that DHS reports the first death of a child from RSV in Wisconsin this season,” said DHS Respiratory Diseases Epidemiologist Tom Haupt. “Respiratory illness cases are on the rise throughout the state, and it is important to take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones, especially before…

Claire.Yunker

December 21, 2023