Young children among flu deaths as Oregon hospitalizations soar to 500

Two Oregon children died from the flu this December, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) says, while the state continues to face an intense flu season.

According to a new OHA report, nearly 500 flu hospitalizations have occurred during the 2024-2025 season.

These statistics were tracked throughout Multnomah, Clackamas, and Washington counties.

146 hospitalizations were reported from Dec. 22 to Dec. 28 alone. A spokesperson for OHA confirmed to KATU that during that period is when the two young children passed away from the flu.

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