Flu vaccine rates in children remain lower than expected, despite recommendations

Friday, January 11, 2013 - 16:31 in Health & Medicine

This year’s flu season is in full swing with 41 states now reporting widespread illness. Unfortunately, not enough children are getting the flu shot even though health officials recommend that all children 6 months and older get the vaccine. According to a new study, less than 45 percent of children were vaccinated against the flu during a five-year study period.

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