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JACKSON, Miss. – As we speak the Mississippi State Division of Well being (MSDH) is confirming its tenth pediatric demise in a baby beneath 18 from COVID-19. Not one of the 10 pediatric deaths had been vaccinated. Vaccinations at the moment are out there for any baby 5 years of age and older in any respect county well being departments. Boosters are really useful for these over 12 to stop hospitalization and demise.
Since COVID-19 was first identified in Mississippi in March of 2020, the MSDH has reported:
- one demise in an toddler (beneath one yr of age)
- two deaths within the 1-5 yr age vary
- one demise within the 6-10 yr age vary
- six deaths within the 11-17 yr age vary
State Epidemiologist Dr. Paul Byers encourages mother and father to debate childhood vaccination with their well being care supplier.
“Presently we solely have seven % of the 5-11 age group absolutely vaccinated and 37 % of the 12-17 age group absolutely vaccinated. Vaccination is one of the best safety for our kids who’re eligible to obtain it. For these beneath 5 years of age, it’s critically essential that everybody across the toddler or baby be vaccinated.”
Past vaccination and booster pictures, safety efforts equivalent to social distancing, sporting masks and avoiding massive crowds proceed to be really useful.
NOTE TO MEDIA: no additional figuring out data is offered concerning these deaths.
Comply with MSDH by e-mail and social media at HealthyMS.com/connect.
Press Contact: MSDH Workplace of Communications, (601) 576-7667
Word to media: After hours or throughout emergencies, name (601) 576-7400
Final reviewed on Jan 26, 2022
