A 5-year-old boy, Micah, son of influencer Paul Kim, died on New Year's Eve after an 11-day battle with an unusually aggressive influenza strain. Initially hospitalized on December 21, his condition rapidly worsened, leading to sepsis, seizures, and internal complications requiring life support. Despite surgery and intensive care, extensive brain damage was found, leaving no chance of recovery. Health experts recommend yearly flu vaccinations to reduce the risk of severe complications, especially for those at higher risk.