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New York Faces Severe Flu Season: 15 Child Deaths

3/5/2025

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New York is grappling with a harsh flu season, with 15 children tragically lost since January, just shy of last year's toll of 19. Nearly 410,000 cases have been reported, fueled by a potent Influenza A strain. As hospitalizations rise, health officials are urgently calling for vaccinations to protect the most vulnerable.

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Story summary

New York is grappling with a harsh flu season, with 15 children tragically lost since January, just shy of last year's toll of 19. Nearly 410,000 cases have been reported, fueled by a potent Influenza A strain. As hospitalizations rise, health officials are urgently calling for vaccinations to protect the most vulnerable.