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New York sees highest-ever child flu-related deaths, 10 in NYC: state health officials

By Adam Daly Posted on May 7, 2025

New York State experienced its most deadly flu season for children this past year, with state health officials reporting the highest number of pediatric deaths linked to influenza ever recorded between October and May.

Figures from the state Health Department state, as of April 26, found that 25 children across the state died of a flu-related illness this past influenza season, two of which occurred in the week of the report. In New York City, 10 pediatric flu deaths have been reported this season, according to the city’s Department of Health data up to April 19.

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