CDC child flu death totals reportedly reach 195 for 2025–26 and 298 for 2024–25
A September 25 post says the CDC was informed of three more child flu deaths: two from 2025–26 and one from 2024–25. It also notes a slight rise in flu activity, with all areas still reporting minimal activity.
TLDR
According to a September 25, 2026 post, the CDC was informed of two additional pediatric flu deaths for the soon-to-end 2025–26 season and one for 2024–25. That brought the reported totals to 195 and 298, respectively. The post describes flu activity as ticking up slightly, though all areas were still reporting minimal activity.
CDC child flu death totals reportedly reach 195 for 2025–26 and 298 for 2024–25
A September 25 post says the CDC was informed of three more child flu deaths: two from 2025–26 and one from 2024–25. It also notes a slight rise in flu activity, with all areas still reporting minimal activity.
TLDR
According to a September 25, 2026 post, the CDC was informed of two additional pediatric flu deaths for the soon-to-end 2025–26 season and one for 2024–25. That brought the reported totals to 195 and 298, respectively. The post describes flu activity as ticking up slightly, though all areas were still reporting minimal activity.
