NEW YORK, May 2 (Xinhua) -- Twelve pediatric deaths associated with seasonal influenza virus infection were reported in the United States in the week ending April 26, bringing the season total to 216 pediatric deaths, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday.
This number of pediatric deaths exceeds the previous high reported for a regular (non-pandemic) season. The previous high of 207 was reported during the 2023-2024 season, according to the weekly influenza surveillance report released by the CDC.
