Pediatric flu deaths in the U.S. average around 130 annually, mostly among unvaccinated children. Last year saw an increase, with 289 fatalities. This year, at least 60 deaths have occurred already. Many victims were previously healthy and without underlying conditions, emphasizing the importance of flu vaccination.
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We have exactly what we need to stimulate a coming flu epidemic this year – flu activity has begun to increase in some parts of the world, just as more countries have opened their borders, which will increase international travel.
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Influenza and Tdap vaccination rates among pregnant women are still much lower than they should be, putting these moms and their babies at risk to get a vaccine preventable disease.
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With continued outbreaks of COVID-19, we likely can’t count on social distancing and wearing masks to keep the flu away, so does that mean we will see a Twindemic?
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