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North Carolina health officials report the first pediatric flu death this season amid rising flu activity and urge vaccination as 89% of last season's child fatalities were unvaccinated.
- On Dec 17, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services announced the first pediatric flu-related death of the 2025-2026 season; the child from western North Carolina died from influenza complications.
- Last season, data show 280 children nationwide died from flu complications, with about half without underlying medical conditions and 89% children not fully vaccinated.
- Health officials report North Carolina has at least ten adult flu-associated deaths this year amid surging activity, and pharmacists at retail locations can test and provide antivirals under Dr. Larry Greenblatt's standing orders.
- The pediatric death raises North Carolina's season toll to 11, with officials saying details were withheld to protect the affected family while State Epidemiologist Zack Moore responded, `This is a tragic reminder that flu infections can be serious or even deadly.`
- NCDHHS publishes the NC Respiratory Virus Surveillance Dashboard and resources in English and Spanish, recommending handwashing, staying home if sick, and pharmacist testing and antiviral treatment under standing orders.
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North Carolina seeing an uptick in flu cases, as first pediatric death is reported
LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is reporting the first pediatric death of the 2025-2026 season. The child lived in the western part of the state and recently died from complications of influenza. According to state health leaders, more than 500 people died due to the flu in North Carolina last year, and it was the highest number of flu deaths recorded since reporting began back in 2009. No flu-relat…
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North Carolina reports first child flu death this season
Officials said that ten adult flu-associated deaths have been reported in North Carolina this season.
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