The influenza virus has had a severe impact in California this winter, resulting in an alarming toll of 1,323 deaths, including 19 children, since the respiratory virus season started. For the first time since 2020, flu deaths have exceeded those from COVID-19. While data shows the recent death rate is slowing down, the flu has been particularly deadly in recent seasons and has historically caused substantial mortality, with tens of thousands dying nationwide during peak seasons. The state health department continues to monitor the situation closely.
An estimated 1,323 Californians have succumbed to the flu as of the week ending March 8, including 19 children. This season, flu deaths have overtaken COVID deaths.
The 2014-15 flu season was estimated to have a death toll of around 51,000, and the 2017-18 had a slightly higher estimate of about 52,000.
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