圣贝纳迪诺县确认本季首例儿童流感死亡：患儿年龄太小未及接种疫苗
位于加州圣贝纳迪诺县的县公共卫生部10月30日确认，该县出现2026—27流感季首例儿童流感相关死亡病例。县方表示，患儿生前有基础疾病，且年龄太小、尚未达到可以接种流感疫苗的月龄。
县卫生官员 Sharon Wang 博士在声明中说：「我们向这个家庭致以最深切的哀悼。一个孩子死于流感，沉痛地提醒我们呼吸道病毒可以多么严重，对我们最年幼、最脆弱的居民尤其如此。」她还表示：「这个孩子太小、还不能接种疫苗，但我们每个人都可以通过及时接种自己的疫苗、采取措施减少疾病传播，来帮助保护那些无法接种疫苗的人。」
县公共卫生部表示，该县流感与流感样疾病活动本季较预期提前上升，部门正持续监测。作为对照，该县上一流感季的首例儿童流感死亡出现在2026年2月。流感季通常为每年11月1日至次年4月30日，急诊室流感样症状就诊量一般在12月至2月间达到高峰。
县方说明，流感疫苗建议6月龄以上所有人每年接种，婴幼儿、孕妇、长者与慢性病患者属重症高风险人群；加州公共卫生部（CDPH）同时建议接种流感、呼吸道合胞病毒（RSV）与新冠疫苗。县方列出的重症信号包括呼吸困难、持续胸痛、意识混乱、口唇或面部发紫与脱水，出现时应立即就医。居民可经医疗机构、药房或加州疫苗预约平台接种，县公共卫生部传染病科电话为 800-722-4794。
San Bernardino County Confirms First Pediatric Flu Death of the Season: Child Was Too Young to Be Vaccinated
The Public Health Department of San Bernardino County, California, confirmed on October 30 the county's first pediatric influenza-related death of the 2026-27 flu season. County officials said the child had underlying medical conditions and was too young to have received the flu vaccine.
County Health Officer Dr. Sharon Wang said in a statement: "Our deepest condolences go out to the family. Losing a child to flu is a devastating reminder of how serious respiratory viruses can be, especially for our youngest and most vulnerable residents." She added: "While this child was too young to be vaccinated, we can all help protect those who cannot receive the flu vaccine by staying up to date on our own vaccinations and taking steps to reduce the spread of illness."
The department said flu and flu-like illness activity in the county is rising earlier in the season than expected and remains under monitoring. By comparison, the county's first pediatric flu death of the previous season was reported in February 2026. Flu season typically runs from November 1 to April 30, with emergency room visits for flu-like symptoms usually peaking between December and February.
Officials said an annual flu shot is recommended for everyone aged 6 months and older, and that infants, pregnant people, older adults and those with chronic medical conditions face a higher risk of severe illness. The California Department of Public Health also recommends vaccination against flu, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19. Warning signs listed by the county include trouble breathing, persistent chest pain, confusion, bluish lips or face and dehydration, which call for immediate medical attention. Residents can book vaccinations through health care providers, pharmacies or the state's vaccine appointment portal; the county Public Health Communicable Disease Section can be reached at 800-722-4794.
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图片来源：图：一支流感疫苗注射器（资料图）。Pete 摄，CC0，经 Wikimedia Commons。 / A pre-filled influenza vaccine syringe (file photo). Photo by Pete, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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