HARTFORD, Conn. (WTIC Radio) - The first person to due from influenza this season in Connecticut has been reported.
The State's Department of Public Health is reporting the person was between the ages of 80 and 89. They lived in Hartford County. The death happened in the week of October 25, 2025.
Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani calls it a tragic reminder that "respiratory viral season disease is here."
She's recommending that residents look into getting their seasonal shots, if they haven't yet.
CT DPH’s current vaccine and prevention guidance to prevent respiratory viral diseases is:
• Everyone 6 months of age or older should receive an annual dose of influenza vaccine.
• Everyone 6 months of age or older should receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine.
• Adults 60 years of age and older and pregnant people are eligible to receive an RSV vaccine (Abrysvo). A monoclonal antibody, Nirsevimab (Beyfortus), is recommended for all infants younger than 8 months of age who are born during—or who are entering—RSV season.