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Why have flu deaths in kids hit a new record in the US?
What's to blame for this worrying upturn in numbers?
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A recent study released in the United States by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a worrying spike in the number of pediatric flu deaths recorded across the nation. Flu-related deaths in children reached 200 for the 2023-24 season, exceeding the previous high recorded in 2019-2020. In the wake of the findings, federal health officials have reemphasized the importance of getting vaccinated. But what's the cause behind these record high figures, and why aren't more kids coming forward to receive a potentially lifesaving flu jab?
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