Flu season has started early this year, creating a perfect storm with RSV and COVID that is wreaking havoc on kids.
In Snohomish County, a quarter of flu tests came back positive at last count 10 days ago — and the county believes that figure now may be closer to half of all tests.
The impact this is having on children is evident in several areas. Tacoma Public Schools reports a 3% decrease in attendance since September, as well as anecdotal reports from teachers about widespread absences due to illness.
In Whatcom County, health authorities are seeing a five-year high in children’s hospitalizations and a record number of ER
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