The kid in NC who died apparently had impetigo before catching the flu. The impetigo blew up out of control and settled into his lungs when his immune system was compromised by the flu.
Parents Scramble For Shots After Two Flu Deaths
POSTED: 10:51 p.m. EST December 10, 2003
Charlotte -- A mother in Charlotte said Wednesday night she's been "all over town" looking for a flu shot for her baby.
Another mom said she's desperate to find vaccine for her teenager who has asthma.
Parents said they're worried after officials in North and South Carolina reported their first confirmed flu deaths of 2003 involving children.
Kelly Kellam, age 6, died Saturday at a hospital in Moore County, NC.
Kelly's father, who lives in Montgomery County, said late Monday night that doctors acted very professionally, but something went wrong.
Health officials in South Carolina confirmed Monday night that flu complications caused the death of 8-year-old Jamia Shumpert of Orangeburg County, SC.
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