Well-child visits linked to more than 700,000 subsequent flu-like illnesses
Thursday, February 13, 2014 - 13:00
in Health & Medicine
New research shows that well-child doctor appointments for annual exams and vaccinations are associated with an increased risk of flu-like illnesses in children and family members within two weeks of the visit. This risk translates to more than 700,000 potentially avoidable illnesses each year, costing more than $490 million annually.