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Southwest Idaho child's death linked to influenza

Southwest Idaho child's death linked to influenza

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Southwest Idaho child's death linked to influenza

Flu

Flu season underway in Washington

Flu season is underway in Washington, with hospitalizations on the rise as the supply of antiviral drugs decreases
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Flu deaths reach 13 in Washington, nearly doubling in one week

State health officials said 11 adults and two children have died from the flu this year.
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First flu death reported in Idaho for 2022 season

Idaho has averaged 45 reported influenza-related deaths each year for the last five seasons.
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Local experts are ‘concerned’ about upcoming flu season

Current flu trends in Australia and post-COVID actions point toward the possibility of having a ‘twindemic.’
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First flu-related death reported in Spokane County

Although flu activity has been low in the region, the influenza virus claimed the life of a woman in her 80s with “underlying health conditions.”
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Washington State Department of Health reports first flu-related deaths since 2019-2020 season

According to WSDOH, the three individuals who died were aged 65 or older.
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VERIFY: Yes, this year's flu activity is far below average

Flu activity this season is at the lowest it's been in years. Experts think COVID-19 mitigation efforts are contributing to this.
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VERIFY: Yes, flu cases are low this year but that doesn't mean there's anything suspicious going on

Flu activity is at its lowest in 25 years. Experts believe that could be in large part because of efforts to stop COVID spread and increased vaccinations.