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Coverage dated September 29, 2026

Virginia preschooler dies due to the flu, third pediatric death this flu season

Headline from WRIC Richmond

A Virginia preschooler has died due to complications from the flu, marking the third such death the state has seen this flu season.

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  1. WAVY Norfolk

    VDH: Preschool-age child has died from complications associated with flu (opens WAVY Norfolk)

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    A preschool-age child from the Eastern Region of Virginia has died from complications associated with the flu, the Virginia Department of Health said Tuesday.

  2. WRIC Richmond

    Virginia preschooler dies due to the flu, third pediatric death this flu season (opens WRIC Richmond)

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    WRIC Richmond's feed description

    A Virginia preschooler has died due to complications from the flu, marking the third such death the state has seen this flu season.

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