US mixed messaging on flu shots alarms experts: ‘Children should not be dying’
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The US is experiencing a severe flu season, with record-breaking rates of illness and hospitalizations. Despite this, officials have stopped fully recommending the flu shot, citing "shared clinical decision-making" for children. This change has raised concerns among experts, who argue that children should not be dying from the flu. The dominant flu strain in the US is H3N2, which tends to cause more severe illness and has mutated to evade immune defenses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued no health advisory notices on the new variant, and top health officials have not publicly received vaccines. The decision to vaccinate against the flu is now a personal choice, with experts urging people to consult with their doctors about potential risks and benefits.
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