Two children among 11 flu deaths as San Diego County's flu season starts early
Oct. 29, 2026 — Two children have died of the flu in San Diego County this month, a previously healthy 11-year-old and a 6-month-old with complex medical conditions, the County said, as the flu season starts early. The County has recorded 11 flu-related deaths and 516 hospitalizations this season, against two deaths and 86 hospitalizations at the same point last year. Positive flu tests are rising sharply, especially among children ages 5 to 17, according to the County's weekly surveillance report. Health officials recommend a flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
The wall: The surveillance report's own tables are not quoted.
Tier: Confirmed (based on the County's release and its weekly respiratory virus surveillance report, as cited)
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