New York, where 25 children died, saw a record number of pediatric deaths during the 2024-25 season. The state health commissioner blamed vaccine skepticism.

Since flu season is still ongoing, data is preliminary and may change, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. Experts say it will likely increase.

The U.S. broke a 15-year record for pediatric flu deaths this season, according to federal data released Friday. There were 216 children who died this season, according to a preliminary