- 115 children have died from the flu this winter, with 14 deaths occurring between March 7-14, marking one of the largest weekly spikes since January.
- This past week's 14 pediatric flu deaths are the highest weekly total since 15 children died between January 3-10.
- While national flu levels are trending downward, six states (Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Colorado, Missouri and Ohio) are still reporting high levels of flu activity.
- Experts warn against complacency due to different flu strains, with Influenza B, which typically peaks later in the season, now making up the majority of positive tests and posing greater risks for children.
- Influenza B carries a higher risk of severe symptoms in children, including seizures, vomiting, diarrhea and complications like pneumonia, bronchitis and viral myositis.
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