Increased Influenza Activity Reported

Increased Influenza Activity Reported

There is increasing influenza disease activity in parts of the U.S. The most recent weekly CDC influenza surveillance report shows one influenza-associated pediatric death, bringing the 2025-2026 season total to nine reported influenza-related pediatric deaths. CDC estimates that there have been at least 11,000,000 illnesses, 120,000 hospitalizations, and 5,000 deaths from flu so far this season.

Nationally, influenza vaccination rates in children are suboptimal at 42.3% as of December 13, 2025. Continue to recommend influenza immunization to prevent severe illness and hospitalization.

Influenza vaccines are available to order through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

View available influenza vaccine products below:

*FluMist will no longer be available for order for the 2025 – 2026 season after Friday 1/9/2026.