Twenty-three children between the ages of 0 and 11 have died from dengue as of October 2026. These figures come from Minsa records reviewed by RPP Data. The number of child deaths already exceeds the total recorded for the entirety of 2025. The regions of San Martín and Piura have the highest concentration of victims. Specialists warn that the circulation of serotype 3 and self-medication increase the risk of complications.