when she became ill. one of our aunts, ernestine parker learned of her death watching a news report. i m glad i found out about it. being blind for a while. so i don t know, it s just it s terrible. no matter how much you i know she loved her kids. reporter: state health officials say her death underscores the need for children to receive the h1n1 vaccine when it becomes available. this particular child was became ill and at this point we know of no other apparent condition that affected her. reporter: city leaders are offering their condolences to the family. the young lady from montebello did pass away. our prayers with her family during these really trying times. reporter: the city s health department sent workers to meet with parents at the school earlier this week and learned other children may have contracted the virus. we spoke with some parents who had children that were sick. i instructed one woman who had a sick child to take him home. reporter