Flu cases remain high across much of the country, including Washington state, as the CDC warns this is the first “high severity season” in seven years. In Washington, flu-related deaths have reached their highest level since the 2017-2018 season, with 296 lab-confirmed deaths reported so far in 2024-2025 and over 6 months still left to go in this year’s season. Flu seasons are measured from the 40th week of one year to the 39th week of the following year, or roughly from October to the following September. Read our news release at

Washington State Department of Health

Protect your spring break plans and get a flu shot now

For immediate release: March 20, 2025 (25-039) Media contact: DOH Communications