Health officials in Connecticut have reported the first two influenza deaths of the season.
The state Department of Public Health says a resident of Litchfield County and a resident of Fairfield County, both of whom were over 65-years-old, died last week from the flu.
The agency says 47 people have been hospitalized with confirmed cases of flu.
Officials advise residents that vaccination is the most effective protection as the flu season can last until May. It generally peaks between December and March.