Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

Where Did The Flu Go? Homebound Kids Shape A Mild Season

By At February 14, 2021 0

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Last year, a record number of people got flu shots. But medical experts say kids keeping their social distance during the coronavirus pandemic has made the biggest difference for a mild flu season.

There have been just 165 flu-related hospitalizations since October. Infectious disease specialist Dr. William Schaffner says virtual schooling has kept kids from spreading the flu so readily.

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