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Second Flu Death in Delaware

DOVER, Del. (AP)- Delaware public health officials are reporting the state's second flu death in the 2012-2013 flu season. 

Officials said Wednesday that a 79-year-old Sussex County woman has died from the flu. They said the woman had several underlying health conditions. Officials announced Tuesday that a 2-month-old girl from New Castle County was the state's first flu death this year. 

Health officials are urging residents over the age of 6 months who have not been vaccinated to get a flu shot.

The Division of Public Health said Wednesday that public health clinics are expanding opportunities to make appointments for vaccinations.

Don Rush is the News Director at Delmarva Public Media. An award-winning journalist, Don reports major local issues of the day, from sea level rise, to urban development, to the changing demographics of Delmarva.