Dr. Barry Dworkin

CDC reports on data showing majority of kids who died from flu were not vaccinated

Health Headlines Commentary for April 4, 2017

Source:

Vast majority of kids who died from flu weren’t vaccinated: study

Reference:

Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Against Pediatric Deaths: 2010–2014

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