The Maine Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that a child in Maine has died from the flu.

The Maine CDC announced the death in a press release on Friday and said the child tested positive for Influenza B Victoria.

They say this is the only flu-related death among children reported for the 2023-2024 season.

The Maine CDC stated that the flu circulates year-round in Maine, but the highest incidence occurs from early October to mid-May.

The Maine CDC did not provide further details but said doctors should recommend annual flu vaccination for all children 6 months and older who have no contraindications and should consider flu testing and treatment any time of year for patients with respiratory symptoms.