18-month-old boy dies of virulent 'flu

An 18-month old boy has become the first victim in Ireland of the virulent form of the flu, it was confirmed today.

An 18-month old boy has become the first victim in Ireland of the virulent form of the flu, it was confirmed today.

The National Disease Surveillance Centre has confirmed that the baby died earlier this week in Our Lady’s Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin.

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