The Mississippi Department of Health is confirming the first pediatric influenza death in the state for the 2018-19 flu season.The person who died was from the southern part of the state and had underlying health conditions. No other details were released.Pediatric deaths occur in people younger than 18.It was the 20th pediatric flu death recorded in Mississippi since pediatric flu deaths became reportable during the 2008-09 flu season. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said five pediatric flu deaths have been reported nationwide this season.Health tips for the flu can be found online.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!