Mexico’s Secretariat of Health reported at least seven deaths from influenza, specifically the A H1N1 strain, between October 2025 adn early January 2026. Authorities also confirmed 2,313 cases of influenza during the same period.
Nearly 40% of the reported cases occurred in children and young adults. Specifically, individuals aged one to 14 years represent 25.2% of the infections, while those aged 25 to 34 years account for 13.6% of the cases.
A H1N1 Strain Dominates Cases
The A H1N1 influenza strain is the most frequently recorded type in Mexico. the Secretariat of Health has not yet released a full breakdown of other influenza strains detected during this period.
Seven deaths have been attributed to influenza in mexico. Photo: Getty
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