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Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality

Organism, Causative Agent, or Etiologic Agent

Influenza (“the flu”) is a respiratory illness caused by an influenza virus.

Influenza-Associated Pediatric Death Definition
An influenza-associated pediatric death is a death in a child under 18 years of age resulting from a clinically compatible illness that was confirmed to be influenza by an appropriate laboratory or rapid diagnostic test.

General Information

Mailing Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Mail Code: 3082
P.O. Box 149347
Austin, TX 78714-9347
United States

Physical Address

Disease Surveillance and Epidemiology Section
Moreton Building, Suite M-631
1100 West 49th Street
Austin, TX 78756-3199
United States