Among children nationwide who were eligible for flu vaccination and with known vaccine status, 90% of the reported U.S. pediatric flu deaths in the ongoing 2024-2025 season — compared to 82% ...

During the 2024–2025 flu season, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 770,000 people in the US were hospitalized for the flu.

The flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has decreased from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season. AP The CDC report did not say how many of the children who died were vaccinated. The ...

According to CDC estimates of the 2024-25 season so far, there have been “at least 47 million illnesses, 610,000 hospitalizations and 26,000 deaths from flu so far,” including all ages.

The United States is currently experiencing the deadliest flu season for children in the last 15 years, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released ...

The broader impact of the 2024-25 flu season has been equally severe, with CDC estimates indicating at least 47 million illnesses, 610,000 hospitalizations and 26,000 deaths across all age groups.

Flu killed 216 children nationwide this season, the highest toll in years New York, where 25 children died, saw a record number of pediatric deaths during the 2024-25 season.

CDC data shows that children aged 4 and under accounted for 6.7% of emergency department visits for COVID-19, flu and RSV compared to 1.1% among those aged 65 and older during the week of Nov. 23.

The flu vaccination rate for U.S. children has plummeted from about 64% five years ago to 49% this season. The CDC continues to recommend that everyone ages 6 months and older get an annual flu ...

Flu Killed 25 Children in New York This Season, the Most in Many Years Amid declining vaccination rates, the 2024-25 influenza season exacted a heavy toll, with 216 pediatric deaths nationwide.

Flu season is here. On campus and in the county we are seeing high levels of flu. Your best protection against the flu is to get a flu shot. Students can get a flu shot at the Student Health Center ...