CDC: Flu-related deaths among children doubled since last year
The CDC now reports more than 100 pediatric deaths from the flu.
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Feb 23, 2023, 10:30 AM
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2h agoNew data from the CDC found the flu season hit especially
hard for children -- doubling the amount of deaths since last year.
The CDC now reports more than 100 pediatric deaths from
the flu.
Doctors
tell News 12 many factors played a part. One being last year's flu season was
milder, many were still wearing masks, and fewer people got their flu shot this
year.
Kids vaccinated against the flu are 68% less likely to
require hospitalization, according to the CDC.
Doctors
say it’s not too late to get your
child vaccinated if they haven't been already.
