Pediatric Flu Deaths: Unvaccinated Kids Most at Risk 2026

Child receiving flu vaccine from healthcare provider pediatric immunization protection

52 Children Die from Flu as CDC Warns Unvaccinated Face Highest Risk According to CDC’s latest FluView report, 52 pediatric flu deaths occurred this season, with unvaccinated children suffering disproportionate casualties. NBC News reports flu cases rose after three-week decline. RSV and COVID-19 activity remains high in certain states, creating triple threat for unprotected children. […]