Event Brief
Tennessee reports first pediatric flu death of season
Filed: Feb 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Summary: Tennessee faces high flu activity, raising concerns after a pediatric death reported since September 2025.
WHO: Tennessee Department of Health
WHAT: First pediatric flu death of the season
WHEN: Feb 14, 2026 at 5:18 PM ET
WHERE: Knoxville, TN
WHY: High flu activity and varying illness levels across regions
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