Only about a third of children have been vaccinated Against influenzaAccording to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
As of November 30, only 37% of children had gotten a flu shot, compared to 43% on the same date last year.
Among adults, 39% received Flu vaccinationswhich was approximately the same amount as last year.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that influenza vaccination coverage was on the rise before the COVID-19 pandemic, but numbers declined at that time and have not recovered to pre-COVID-19 levels.
Only about a third of children have been vaccinated against influenza, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Istock)
The CDC recommends that everyone 6 months and older get a flu vaccine every year, with only “rare exceptions.”
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It is especially important for at-risk groups including adults 65 and older, children under 2, Pregnant women The same source stated that people with weak immune systems.
“Although vaccines are not perfect, they are extremely important for improving human health and reducing the severity of variants.”
Those who have My heart diseaseLung disease, asthma, neurological conditions, liver disease, blood disorders, kidney disease, and metabolic disorders are also considered high risk.
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Dr. Jacob Glanville, CEO of Centivax, a biotechnology company in San Francisco, said the trends in declining rates are “concerning.”
“This makes it even more urgent for officials in the scientific and medical community to improve communication channels with the public regarding the benefits and safety of vaccines,” he told Fox News Digital.
One expert called on government authorities to express their support for sound vaccine policies for the health of citizens – “especially those most at risk, such as children and the elderly.” (Istock)
“Although vaccines are not perfect, they are very important to improve Human health Reducing the severity of strains, and it is of great importance to protect society from epidemics.”
Glanville called on government authorities to express their support for sound vaccine policies for the health of citizens – “especially those most at risk, such as children and the elderly.”
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For children who may have a phobia of needles, FluMist nasal spray is another flu vaccination option Ages 2 and upAccording to Summer Kerley, GVP of pharmacy growth and clinical programs for Rite-Aid in North Carolina.
In addition to vaccines, it's also important to stock your medicine cabinet with essential items to boost your immune defenses, an expert said. (Istock)
“Our pharmacists have seen a lot of success for parents who may be delaying vaccinations because their children are afraid of needles,” she told Fox News Digital.
In addition to vaccines, it is also important to store them Medicine cabinet With essential elements to boost immune defenses, according to Curley.
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“Supplements like vitamins C, D3 and zinc enhance our immune response and overall function,” she said.
