Just over a third of U.S. kids have received the flu shot as of November 30th, according to the CDC. That number is down from this time last year.
According to the CDC, there has been a slight increase in flu cases among children. They recommend anyone 6 months or older to get the vaccine.
Faculty experts at the George Washington University are available to discuss this issue. To schedule an interview with an expert, please contact Katelyn Deckelbaum at [email protected].
Adriana Glenn is an assistant professor in the GW School of Nursing. She has 30 years of experience as a family nurse practitioner.
Emily Smith, is an associate professor of global health and an expert in infectious diseases and epidemiology, at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health.
Monika Goyal is an associate professor of pediatrics at the GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences.
Ashley Darcy-Mahoney is a neonatal nurse practitioner, researcher, and educator. Throughout her career, she has been at the forefront of advancing nursing research, education, and practice, with a specific focus on neonatology, infant health, and developmental pediatrics.
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