COVID and Flu Hospitalization in Children

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Learn more about how both Flu and COVID-19 can cause serious illness and hospitalization in children.

Influenza (Flu)

2021 - 2022 Flu Season  December 17, 2021

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	Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report  CDC's most recent FluView report (December 5 – December 11), shows influenza activity is increasing, with the eastern and central parts of the country seeing the largest increases and the western part of the country reporting lower levels of influenza virus circulation at this time.  Learn More

	High Risk Groups    People at higher risk of developing serious flu complications include those living with certain chronic conditions and adults 65 years and older. If you are at higher risk from flu, flu vaccination is especially important. When you get vaccinated, you reduce your risk of getting sick with flu and possibly being hospitalized or dying from flu.    Learn More

	COVID and Flu Hospitalization in Children  Flu and COVID-19 can both cause serious illness and hospitalization in children. CDC has found that COVID-19-associated hospitalization rates among children have been similar to flu-associated hospitalization rates during the three recent flu seasons prior to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.    Learn More

	Twitter @CDCFlu We all #FightFlu together. In the past, 9 out of 10 adults hospitalized with #flu had at least one underlying health condition like heart disease, asthma, or diabetes. Getting a #fluvax is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. https://bit.ly/3F0Pcdj

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