47 Children Have Died From Influenza

The U.S. CDC recently published an Influenza Surveillance Report highlighting key updates for Week 4 of the current flu season in the United States.
As of January 31, 2025, the CDC reported sixteen pediatric deaths associated with seasonal influenza virus infection, bringing the total for the 2024-2025 season to 47. The CDC did not disclose these children's vaccination status or health conditions.
Last flu season, 207 children died from influenza infections.
Mortality surveillance data for all U.S. residents indicate that 1.6% of the deaths during Week 4 were due to influenza.
From a geographic perspective, the Walgreens Flu Index lists the top ten markets reporting influenza activity. These cities are primarily located in the south-central region:
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Columbus-Tupelo-West Point-Houston, Miss.
- Waco-Temple-Bryan, Texas
- Jackson, Miss.
- El Paso, Texas (Las Cruces. N.M.)
- Dallas-Ft. Worth, Texas
- Montgomery-Selma, Ala.
- Bakersfield, Calif.
- Knoxville, Tenn.
- Austin, Texas
As of February 3, 2025, the CDC encourages most people to get an annual flu shot. Clinics and pharmacies in these ten cities and most others will offer flu shots to children and adults.
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