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Flu Outbreak Claims Lives of Three New York Kids

10/2/2025

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Three New York children died from influenza-related neurological conditions during 2024-2025.
Nationwide, 109 children experienced influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE) and acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE).
Most affected children had not received the flu shot; officials urge vaccination for everyone over 6 months.
Last season saw 26 pediatric deaths in New York and over 200 nationally; vaccination rates fell 62.4% to 49.2% (2019–2025).

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Story summary

Three New York children died from influenza-related neurological conditions during 2024-2025.
Nationwide, 109 children experienced influenza-associated encephalopathy (IAE) and acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE).
Most affected children had not received the flu shot; officials urge vaccination for everyone over 6 months.
Last season saw 26 pediatric deaths in New York and over 200 nationally; vaccination rates fell 62.4% to 49.2% (2019–2025).