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216 Pediatric Deaths Mark Deadliest Flu Season Since H1N1

5/3/2025

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This flu season has taken a tragic turn, with 216 pediatric deaths marking the highest toll since the H1N1 pandemic. A worrying drop in flu vaccinations—from 64% to 49%—has exacerbated the crisis. While 47 million have fallen ill and 26,000 lives have been lost, there is a glimmer of hope as flu indicators begin to decline.

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Story summary

This flu season has taken a tragic turn, with 216 pediatric deaths marking the highest toll since the H1N1 pandemic. A worrying drop in flu vaccinations—from 64% to 49%—has exacerbated the crisis. While 47 million have fallen ill and 26,000 lives have been lost, there is a glimmer of hope as flu indicators begin to decline.