Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death.
Health officials in British Columbia say a fourth child has died due to complications related to influenza.
In its weekly respiratory illness update, the B.C. Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) said the death, involving a child under the age of 10, was reported between Jan. 14 and Jan. 20.
Influenza-related deaths refer to fatalities where flu was a contributing factor, but may not be the primary cause of death. Previous flu-related child fatalities have been attributed to secondary bacterial infections related to the virus.
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