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U.S. Flu Season Reports 188 Pediatric Deaths, 200 Children Affected; Over 700 Measles Cases and 3 Deaths; Scotland Sees Highest Flu Deaths Since 1979

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 03:09 PM

In the United States, the current flu season has seen a total of 188 pediatric deaths due to seasonal flu-related causes as reported by the CDC for the week ending April 5, 2025. This marks a concerning trend, as nearly 200 children and adolescents have died from the flu this year. Additionally, over 700 cases of measles have been reported in the U.S., with one-third of those cases occurring in very young children. The majority of these individuals are either unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status. Among the measles cases, 79 have resulted in hospitalization, and three deaths have occurred, matching the total number of measles-related fatalities in the past 25 years. Meanwhile, in Scotland, flu deaths have reached their highest level since records began in 1979, with 463 fatalities reported. This alarming trend has prompted calls for increased vaccination efforts as the UK faces a potential public health crisis related to flu and measles outbreaks.

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Flu deaths in Scotland hit 45-year high

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11,448 deaths were registered in England and Wales, week ending 4 April 2025 (Week 14): · 8.4% higher than expected (889 more deaths) · 13.5% involved influenza or pneumonia (1,540 deaths) · 0.7% involved #COVID19 (82 deaths) Read more ➡️ https://t.co/r0Uudt6Gag https://t.co/DoaY248ECd

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