Despite potentially-fatal outcomes, studies find perceptions of flu vaccination efficacy vary depending on racial, ethnic background
The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that can develop into mild to severe illnesses or even death. Last year’s flu season was one of the worst in more than a decade, resulting in a “high-severity” classification that saw 172 reported child deaths and 19 consecutive weeks of record-breaking flu hospitalizations nationwide. ... |