Snohomish County has confirmed its first flu-related death of the 2025-2026 flu season.

According to the Snohomish County Health Department, a woman in her 60s died Saturday after testing positive for influenza A — the most common and severe type of flu. The woman also had underlying health conditions.

In the last flu season, the first flu death didn’t occur until January. Flu activity usually peaks between December and February.

“With the Thanksgiving holiday just around the corner, it’s a perfect time to get your annual flu shot,” Dr. James Lewis, a health officer for the Snohomish County Health Department, said. “It’s a good idea to get vaccinated at least one to two weeks before a family gathering. This gives your body enough time to build up immunity and offer protection.”

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