Child in Kitsap County dies from flu-associated illness

It was the second pediatric flu death in Washington state this season.

By: Conor Wilson

Outlets: Gig Harbor Now

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 234

Last Updated: 1 month, 2 weeks ago

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A child in Kitsap County died from an “influenza-associated illness” earlier this month, the Kitsap Public Health District announced Wednesday. It is the state’s second confirmed pediatric death of the 2025-26 flu season.

The district did not provide any additional information.

The announcement comes as emergency room visits for flu have grown across Washington since mid December, according to the state Department of Health. As of Jan. 31, over 5% of emergency room visits …

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