The child is the first to die from the virus in Queensland this flu season and the fourth child in Australia this year. 9News
9News understands the young boy was admitted to hospital in Gladstone, central Queensland, where he passed away.
The death has prompted another reminder from health experts for all Queensland residents to get their flu jab.
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