Dr. Barry Dworkin

The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for January 5, 2026

Source:
The ‘Super Flu’ Is Hitting Kids Hard—and Some Aren’t Surviving

Reference:
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 51, ending December 20, 2025

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