LANSING, Mich. (WXYZ) — The primary pediatric dying linked to influenza in Michigan this season has been confirmed, the state well being division mentioned on Friday.The kid contracted influenza A, H1N1, the Michigan Division of Well being and Human Providers mentioned. At the very least 93 flu-related pediatric deaths have been reported this season nationwide.“These are tragedies that no household ought to ever should endure,” mentioned Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical govt in a press release. “Every year influenza claims the lives of dozens of youngsters throughout the USA. Because of this MDHHS continues to strongly suggest that everybody six months of age and older get a seasonal flu vaccine. It’s the easiest way to guard your self and your loved ones from getting sick and reduces sickness severity if somebody does get the flu.”In line with MDHHS, Michigan is seeing an increase in influenza circumstances proper now.“Over the previous few years, now we have been seeing a late spike of flu circumstances on the finish of the season, which is uncommon,” mentioned Dr. Hassan Akel, an emergency room doctor based mostly in metro Detroit. Since October, the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention estimates nationally, there have been at the least:28 million to 51 million flu illnesses13 million to 24 million flu medical visits310,000 to 640,000 flu hospitalizations20,000 to 57,000 deathsMDHHS say 25.1% of Michigan residents are vaccinated towards the flu this season.You could find a flu vaccine close to you by calling your well being care supplier, your native well being division or at vaccines.gov. Extra details about the flu in Michigan could be discovered on the states web site.