WI Health Officials Urge Flu Shots News | December 21, 2022 | 0 | by Morgan McCarthy Wisconsin is reporting the first flu death in children this season. The state’s Department of Health Services reported the death yesterday. There are no details about the child, including its age. DHS says, nationally, there have been 30 children killed by the flu this season. Public health managers say everyone, including children should get a flu shot this year.