The Fresno County Department of Public Health is reporting its first flu-associated death of the 2025-2026 season.
The CDC now estimates that there have been at least 1.6 million illnesses, 13,000 hospitalizations and 730 deaths from influenza, including two reported deaths among children so far this season.
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Doctors are reminding the public that influenza is far more dangerous and widespread than coronavirus, with more than 10,000 flu-related deaths per year in the United States.
So far, Fresno County health officials say five people have died from flu-related viruses since the season started in September.
While the number of cases is high, officials say hospitalizations and deaths that are indicators of severity are not high.
