Even though a record number of kids died from the flu last year, the percentage of children going without flu shots continues to plummet. “Flu vaccination levels have not rebounded to pre-pandemic levels.”This year’s flu shot covers the two main strains of the virus circulating so far, H1N1 and H3N2. The CDC estimated in a Nov. 22 post on its website that 724 pediatric flu deaths might have occurred last year. Fewer flu shots and an unusually long flu season are two likely factors. “It’s another reminder of how important vaccination is.”The Coverts strongly encourage flu shots, given their family history.

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