US EditionU.S. Sees Most Child Flu Deaths Since 2009
- As of May 5, 2025, more than 200 children in the United States have succumbed to the flu this season, marking the highest pediatric death toll since the 2009 H1N1 outbreak.
- This severe toll follows a decline in child flu vaccination rates to 49%, down from 64% five years ago, while the season is still ongoing.
- Health authorities estimate that flu infections have reached 47 million cases, resulting in approximately 610,000 hospital stays and 26,000 deaths to date, with the H1N1 and H3N2 strains both spreading widely this season.
- Dr. Sean O'Leary, representing the American Academy of Pediatrics, warned that flu cases are highly likely to increase and emphasized the importance of vaccination to reduce hospitalizations and fatalities.
- Flu activity has decreased since February, but experts warn the final pediatric death count will likely increase, highlighting the need for more vaccinations among children.
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Child flu deaths highest since 2009
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal report released Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the number of U.S. children who have died this flu season has reached the highest since the 2009-2010 swine flu pandemic The CDC reported 216 pediatric deaths, surpassing the 207 deaths reported last year. Experts warn that this number is likely an undercount and will likely increase as the flu season continues and final data…
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