The current flu season saw New York, excluding New York City, report a flu vaccination rate of about 27%, which contributed to the state suffering a record-high number of pediatric flu deaths, at 25.

Amid dropping vaccination rates, 25 children in New York State died from influenza during the 2024-25 flu season — more than in any recent flu season, state health authorities said on Wednesday.

CDC reports 216 child deaths this flu season, the most in 15 years There are likely several contributors to this season’s severity, but one pediatric infectious diseases specialist says a big ...

Bird flu ripping through California dairy farms The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is now working with California on a project that is offering gift cards to encourage people to get ...

Washington state recorded 388 influenza-related deaths between late 2024 and early 2025. Here’s why this winter’s flu season was so severe.

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At least 1,504 people died from complications of the flu by the 13th week of this year, including 22 children.

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Is it possible to get the flu twice in the same season? Experts share who is more likely to get reinfected and how to stay safe during this severe flu season.

Flu infections are the highest they’ve been in nearly 30 years, and flu deaths this winter have surpassed COVID deaths. What’s going on?

It seemed like the flu was on the retreat a month ago. But now, nearly 1 in 3 people getting tested for the flu are hearing back from their health care provider that it’s positive.