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Connecticut Influenza Season 2026-27

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Connecticut Department of Public Health reports first influenza deaths of the season, urges residents to get vaccinated​

Six adults aged 55 and older have died from influenza since late September; flu vaccine remains the best protection against severe illness​

10/28/2026
HARTFORD, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) today announced the first influenza-related deaths of the 2026-27 respiratory viral season. Six Connecticut residents have died from influenza since late September. All were adults aged 55 and older.

The deaths occurred across three reporting weeks:

  • Week ending September 26: 1 influenza death
  • Week ending October 17: 3 influenza deaths
  • Week ending October 24: 2 influenza deaths
The first death this season occurred a month earlier compared to last year, when the first influenza death was reported the week of October 25. Since September, there have been nine COVID-19 related deaths and no RSV deaths. View more flu data at the state's respiratory viral disease dashboard.

"Our hearts are with the families and loved ones of the people that have been lost. These deaths are a sobering reminder that flu can be serious, especially for older adults, and that respiratory virus season is already here," said Commissioner Manisha Juthani, M.D. "The good news is that there is a safe and effective tool to help prevent severe illness. If you have not yet gotten your flu vaccine, now is the time to consider doing so. It takes about two weeks for the body to build protection, and getting vaccinated now will help provide protection for the holiday season when people gather indoors."

Adults aged 65 and older, infants and young children, pregnant people, and people with chronic health conditions or weakened immune systems are at higher risk for serious complications from flu. Vaccination also helps protect people who cannot be vaccinated themselves by limiting the spread of the virus in our communities.

...https://portal.ct.gov/dph/newsroom/press-releases---2026/ct-reports-first-flu-deaths-of-the-season?language=en_US
 
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