Flu kills three Victorian children amid 'massive increase' in reported cases

The flu has killed 26 Victorians, including three children aged three, six and 11, so far this year after an early start to the season.

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A three-year-old child is the youngest of 26 people whose deaths have been attributed to Victoria's early-starting flu season this year.

The youngster, along with two others aged six and 11, were reported to the health department several weeks ago, acting Chief Health Officer Angie Bone confirmed on Tuesday.

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