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CDC Warns: Rising Flu Cases and Pediatric Deaths

9/30/2025

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of rising severe flu cases in children.
In 2024-25, 109 children were diagnosed with acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE).
84% of influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE) cases were unvaccinated.
Pediatric flu deaths reached 280 last year, highest since the 2009-10 H1N1 pandemic.
The CDC plans to enhance surveillance for IAE and ANE this season.

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Story summary

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns of rising severe flu cases in children.
In 2024-25, 109 children were diagnosed with acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE).
84% of influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE) cases were unvaccinated.
Pediatric flu deaths reached 280 last year, highest since the 2009-10 H1N1 pandemic.
The CDC plans to enhance surveillance for IAE and ANE this season.