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The number of child flu deaths just rose again. The death toll has risen to 71 since the start of the season last year (Getty Images)

Flu kills five more children in a week as doctors brace for influenza surge across nation

Cs news2 months ago05 mins

Five more children have died of complications due to flu, bringing the number of child deaths in the U.S. this season to 71. The new death toll is only slightly higher than the 2024-2025 flu season, which saw a total of 68 child flu deaths by February 2025. During both seasons, the majority of child…

India begins criminal action against cough-syrup maker linked to deaths of 10 children

Cs news7 months ago03 mins

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Police in India have launched criminal action against a maker of cough syrup whose product was found to contain dangerous levels of a toxic chemical, after the deaths of 10 children suspected to have consumed contaminated medicine. Known as the “pharmacy of the world”, India has faced scrutiny for the quality of…