8 hours agoUS, 105 children died of flu this season
Periskopi(6 years ago)
(6 years ago)American officials announced on Friday that 105 children have died so far from the flu in the United States during this season. This figure represents a record number. According to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 children from the flu died this week alone, writes “Independent” Transmission Express. [...]
According to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 13 children from the flu died this week alone, writes “Independent” Transmission Express.
The new data shows that this is the second highest rate of child deaths since the organisation started recording data. The highest number was marked in 2009 during the flu pandemic.
The flu during this season has been marked by more children and youths who have suffered from its symptoms, even though it usually strikes more people who are pushed into years.
It is believed that in the increase in flu cases are also affecting campaigns against child vaccines, but experts have repeatedly advised children to be vaccinated.
