A child in West Michigan has died as a result of the flu, according to the Kent County Health Department.
It is not clear when the child passed away, but based on data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) the death happened within the last week. In its March 6 report, MDDHS only listed two flu-related pediatric deaths in the state, both on the east side.
This death is the first in Kent County for the winter. In 2024-2025, two children died from the flu in Kent County…