HealthTuesday, November 3
Fresno County confirms its first two flu deaths of the 2026-2027 season
The Daily Fresno team
Fresno County has its first two flu deaths of the season. The county health department confirmed them Monday, and both people were over 65, according to county data through Oct. 24.
Two flu deaths in Fresno County open the season
- 2
- flu deaths in Fresno County, the first of the season
- 87
- flu deaths in California as of Oct. 24
- 2
- pediatric flu deaths in California as of Oct. 24
Sources: KMJ Now, Fresno Bee, KMPH Fox 26
Flu is climbing across the Central Valley. Hospital and wastewater data show infections rising. Last season's first death wasn't reported until January.
Januarywhen the first flu death of the 2025-26 season was reported
This year's first two deaths were confirmed Monday, Nov. 2, which could mean flu season is arriving early.
Source: Fresno Bee
- Peak flu season usually runs December through February
- Higher risk: adults 65 and older, children younger than 5, pregnant people
- Shots: pharmacies, clinics and doctors' offices
- Book an appointment at myturn.ca.gov
If you haven't had your flu shot, we suggest booking one this week. California health officials recommend it for everyone 6 months and older, and kids under 9 with one or fewer lifetime doses need two, four weeks apart.
Sources: KMJ Now, Fresno Bee, KMPH Fox 26, ABC30 Fresno