Emma Schwab, from Noosa on the Sunshine Coast, died final Thursday after contracting influenza B.
“Understandably the family is torn apart and any support would be greatly appreciated,” a fundraiser arrange for her household stated.
It is believed Emma died at Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
A Sunshine Coast Health spokesman confirmed the “heartbreaking” demise of the 11-year-old on Wednesday afternoon.
“We would like to extend our sincere sympathies to the family during this extremely difficult time,” the spokesman stated.
Her demise is now the topic of an investigation, Health Minister Shannon Fentiman confirmed.
9News reporter Tim Arvier reported Emma offered at Noosa Hospital the day earlier than her demise earlier than returning dwelling.
“The matter is before the coroner for the investigation and I think that’s really important as the coroner can look at the system as a whole,” Fentiman stated.
Acting Premier Steven Miles stated the demise is “awful and tragic”.
“Our thoughts are with her family,” he stated.
Chief Health Officer Dr John Gerrard has warned of a rising influenza outbreak.
“We’ve never experienced anything like this before so exactly how this will pan out over the next few weeks or months is not clear. It is uncharted territory,” he stated.
It is the second demise of a youngster from flu to be confirmed previously week.
A Central Coast Local Health District spokesperson confirmed the demise of an area scholar within the area.
In the week earlier than, there was a 37 per cent enhance in NSW emergency division displays with influenza-like sickness within the state, the well being division stated.
Influenza B has now overtaken influenza A because the dominant pressure in the neighborhood.
“Influenza B usually causes mild illness in older people and adults but can cause severe disease in children and young people,” Gerrard stated.
Doctors are calling for households to get vaccinated as quickly as attainable with flu photographs free for youngsters aged six months to 5 years previous.
Gerrard stated this extreme outbreak is not being brought on by a extra harmful virus quite it is the results of years of social isolation.
“There are many young children who have never been exposed to influenza and so it’s hitting them for the very first time,” he stated.
Source: www.9news.com.au
