2 children die in Wisconsin of respiratory illnesses; DHS encourages vaccines
Posted: Dec 18, 2025 2:58 PM CST
iStock/SementsovaLesia MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) confirmed Thursday, Dec. 18, the first deaths related to pediatric respiratory illnesses in the 2025-2026 season.
The DHS says two children from Wisconsin have died.
The agency says one child died from COVID-19, and the other from the flu.
The DHS encourages everyone six months and older to get vaccinated against the flue and COVID to protect yourself and others.
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